The Department of Local Government and Communities aims to achieve the best possible outcomes for Western Australian communities.
The Department was established with a clear mandate to deliver tangible outcomes in local communities where people, community services and local governments intersect.
The role of the Office of Multicultural Interests is to assist the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests and the State Government to achieve the full potential of multiculturalism. This requires strategies that include the whole community including business and industry groups, government and non-government agencies, culturally diverse communities and the wider community.
Positions within the Office of Multicultural Interests are responsible for the delivery of programs, services and projects that provide information, advice, services, funding and activity coordination that address the objectives of:
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Strengthening the capacity of culturally diverse communities
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Supporting the development of culturally inclusive policies, programs and services
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Facilitating full participation by culturally diverse communities in social, economic, cultural and civic activities.
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Developing intercultural understanding and promoting the benefits of our State’s cultural and linguistic diversity.
Position Description
We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team in the role of Strategy and Planning Officer. In this position, you will develop policy and programs for multicultural interests; analyse and report on the impact of policies; and provide advice on programs and proposals of public sector agencies that impact on multicultural interests. The position involves liaison with a range of government, community and private sector organisations.
For further information about the position, please contact Helen Maddocks on (08) 6552 1682 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
The Department of Local Government and Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting a culturally diverse workforce.
Applicant Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online and need to submit:
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Current Curriculum Vitae detailing your professional work history.
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Name and contact details for two (2) work-related referees nominating at least one current or recent line-manager.
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We recommend, in no more than four (4) pages, a written application addressing the Essential Selection Criteria in the Job Description Form (JDF).
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy, it may also be used to fill other ‘similar' or ‘identical’ vacancies within the Department. Applicants assessed as suitable from this process may be offered opportunities (permanent or fixed term) as they arise (full-time and part-time options may be considered). This process will remain valid for a period of 12 months from the end of the review process.
Please refer to the Job Application Kit for detailed information regarding applying for this position.
The successful applicant will need to meet the following pre-employment requirement prior to commencement: Criminal Record check.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you experience any difficulties while applying online, please contact (08) 6552 1590 during business hours for assistance.
Should you not be able to apply online, please complete the Application Form (not required if submitting an online application) and refer to the attached Job Application Kit for alternative application methods or call (08) 6552 1590 to request an application package.
PLEASE NOTE – LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
This vacancy is subject to a four day breach period. Applicants are requested to nominate a current email address to receive notification of the outcome of this process electronically. Refer to the Job Application Kit or the Public Sector Commission's website for more information.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 16 September 2016 at 4.00 pm (WST).