Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Office of Multicultural Interests
Director Community Engagement and Strategy
Position Number 13802
Level 8, $133,296 - $144,609 p.a. PSGO CSA GA 2017
About the Department
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)’s Mission is to facilitate lively communities and economy and the offering of outstanding and inclusive sporting and cultural experiences.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity and diversity. Aboriginal people, women, young people, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
For information on the Department, visit the website at www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au.
About the role
We are seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the full time position of Director Community Engagement and Strategy.
The Director, Community Engagement and Strategy leads the development and implementation of the community engagement for the Office of the Multicultural Interests (OMI or the Office) to build the capacity of Western Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities.
This role also leads OMI’s engagement strategy with CaLD communities, the public sector, not-for-profit sector and the business sector, to develop and implement strategies and programs aimed at achieving the full potential of multiculturalism.
The Director also leads the development, implementation, and review of grants and sponsorships delivered by the Office. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the community funding area delivers outcomes, engages and builds the capacity of CaLD communities, and promote the benefits of multiculturalism.
For further job related information, please contact Kim Ellwood, Executive Director on (08) 6552 1564 (not to be contacted for an Applicant Information Package).
Conditions
A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within DLGSC and/or the wider public sector which arise within six months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered fixed term, part-time or full-time.
Location
This role is based at Gordon Stephenson House, 140 William Street, Perth.
How to apply for this position
- Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line and must provide;
- a comprehensive CV
- a three A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Work Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form
- a completed Application Form and Application Question Form (only if applying via email or post)
- For further details on how to apply please read the attached ‘Applicant Information Package’.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you are unable to apply online, please refer to the attached Applicant Information Package (section ‘Submitting Your Application’).
If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact DLGSC HR on
(08) 6552 7540 or email hr.enquiries@dlgsc.wa.gov.au for further assistance.
Please note that all of the Work Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
NO FAXED, LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 3 September 2019 at 4.00 pm (AWST)