Our people are passionate about building a stronger, healthier, happier and safer community through involvement and participation in sport and recreation.
The Department of Sport and Recreation is the lead agency responsible for the implementation of government policy and initiatives in sport and recreation in Western Australia. A key role of the department is to contribute to the healthy lifestyle of Western Australians by increasing physical activity in the community through sport and recreation.
In this role under the supervision of the Manager and Events and Operations Manager, you will be developing, conducting and evaluating outdoor recreational programs.
This opportunity is being offered as a fixed term contract or secondment to accommodate Parental Leave and as such is subject to the various entitlements surrounding that leave. Public Sector employees seeking secondment should ensure they will be released prior to applying.
The intended contract is to May 2017, however this is subject to the possible early return of the substantive occupant or possible extension, should it be requested. At the conclusion of the initial engagement, an extension or variation to working hours may be offered if the Parental Leave is extended. The Department may choose to appoint permanently or to readvertise the opportunity should the occupant not return.
Applicants considered suitable but not appointed may be offered other similar opportunities as they arise within the next six (6) months, in this agency or across the wider sector through a suitability list.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to the opportunity to add value, there’s an attractive package on offer which includes core salary, superannuation, salary packaging options and ongoing professional development. You will also join our passionate crew who thrive on being innovative and who are supported to build their capability and encouraged to balance work/life commitments.
To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit the Department’s website
Selection Criteria
A comprehensive job description form is attached, which includes a description of the skills, knowledge and experience that we are looking for in a person to successfully take on this role.
Other Conditions
You will be required to sign a consent form allowing the Department to run a national police clearance check. This role also requires a valid Working with Children Check which will be required prior to commencement of employment, as per DSR Employment Suitability Checks Policy.
Note: you need to be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident or Visa with applicable working rights to apply for this vacancy.
Further Job Related Information
Contact Craig Waite, Camp Manager – Point Walter, on (08) 9492 9786 (not to be contacted for job application kits).
Application Instructions
Positions at the Department of Sport and Recreation often attract a large number of applications. Only those applicants from a suitable background with strong transferable skills to the position will be considered.
Applying for an advertised vacancy can take a lot of your time. Before applying, you should read the Job Application Kit and Job Description Form (JDF) and determine if you have the necessary skills and abilities to meet each criterion. We cannot appoint someone to a job if they do not meet all the essential work related requirements.
It is essential that you provide us with a comprehensive resume that clearly outlines your overall experience, knowledge and skills. We will be particularly interested in key responsibilities and achievements. There is not a requirement to address the selection criteria.
Your response should include a maximum two page cover letter outlining your relevant, demonstrable work experience, qualifications and skills, this will enable a reasonable assessment to be made of your suitability against the requirements for the position (as detailed in the Job Description Form).
Applying online through this website is the preferred method for us to receive your application. It is advisable to register as a jobseeker so you can keep track of your application. If you have difficulties with this process, please contact 9492 9844.
When you follow the online application process through this website, you do not need to separately complete the job application form or self-assessment questions attached below. These documents only need to be completed if the applicant is unable to apply online.
Applicants should have their application ready to attach prior to clicking on the "Apply for job" button. You will then be guided through the online application process.
Note that documents should only be uploaded in PDF or WORD format. Please do not upload copies of training certificates or degrees unless the advert specifies the requirement.
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