2018 Graduate Program
Graduate Project Officer - Bunbury
Level 2 PSGOGA 2014, $59,172 pa + 9.50% superannuation
Please note there is one (1) 12-month fixed term contract available. Any further contracts or permanent appointments will be subject to available vacancies and funding.
Sport and Recreation (SR), a division of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries aims to support the future of sport and recreation in Western Australia by offering employment opportunities to passionate, innovative and vibrant graduates. This opportunity is hosted by Sport and Recreation within the Strategic Policy and Regional Services division. The graduate will be based at the Bunbury office and employed by suitable industry organisations.
In line with our Workforce and Diversity plan the Department promotes and supports a diverse workforce to meet our business needs. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people under 25. The Departments business needs may be taken into account in the appointment process.
The graduate position will be commencing in January 2018. Applicants should either have graduated in 2016 or will graduate in 2017, with a relevant university degree. Relevant degrees include, but are not limited to: Sport and Recreation Management, Sports Science, Human Movement, Leisure Sciences, Event Management, Commerce, Communications, Law, or similar.
Please note – Additional Graduate Project Officer positions are available in the Leederville SR office. These graduate roles will work across Industry Development and Participation. A separate application process applies to this position with the job advertisement found here.
Information session on Graduate Program
Sport and Recreation will be hosting a free information session for prospective applicants on the graduate program. This session will explore the Departments expectations of the graduate officers, potential opportunities and outline in more detail the different roles on offer.
This session will be held 7-8 pm, Monday 4 September at Sport and Recreation, 246 Vincent Street Leederville. Please register online prior to attending. If you are unable to attend the information session in Leederville please contact Troy Jones, Regional Manager South West - troy.jones@dlgsc.wa.gov.au.
Job Description
The Graduate Project Officer will support a range of initiatives that build the capacity of people and organisations resulting in increased participation in sport and recreation by Western Australians. The graduate will also have the opportunity to take on a range of exciting projects that will develop their networks and skills within the vibrant sport and recreation industry.
The Graduate Project Officer will be involved in a variety of key work areas that include but are not limited to; community participation, special initiatives, organisational development, learning and development, club development, volunteers, event management and grant management.
Other Conditions
You will be required to sign a consent form allowing the Department to run a national police clearance check, as per Sport and Recreation’s Employment Suitability Checks Policy.
Note: you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have a visa with applicable working rights to apply for this vacancy.
Application Instructions
Applicants MUST provide the following:
- A comprehensive resume that clearly outlines overall experience, knowledge and skills.
- A maximum one page cover letter outlining relevant, demonstrable information regarding your work experience, qualifications and skills, that will enable a reasonable assessment to be made against the requirements (job description forms) for the position and why you are the best person for the job.
There is not a requirement to address the selection criteria.
For Further Job Related Information
Contact Troy Jones, Department of Sport and Recreation, on 9792 6942 or troy jones@dsr.wa.gov.au (not to be contacted for the job application kit).
**PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE OFFICE
Please read the FAQ Flyer attached
Attachments
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2018 sport and recreation graduate program faq.pdf
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graduate project officer - level 2 - south west jdf (august 2017).pdf
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job application kit dlgsci s&r.pdf
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