About the Department

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC)’s Mission is to enable dynamic and inclusive communities and support the WA economy through effective regulation and the facilitation of outstanding sporting and cultural experiences and opportunities.

DLGSC 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 DLGSC, visit the website at www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au.

About the role

Successful applicants will be considered for casual engagements and provide quality camp experiences with a strong focus on customer service.

Individuals who are keen to obtain outdoor instructor qualifications (e.g. abseiling or kayak leader competencies) and are interested in a service occupation (e.g. education assistants, teachers, hospitality employees and similar) are encouraged to apply.

We are recruiting for staff from Term 4, 2021 onwards. Employment is seasonal, however during peak periods (Term 4 and Term 1 and 2) this can be up to five days per week for instructors who have a broad range of outdoor qualifications and good availability to accept work.

Employment is during business hours with some evening programs and weekend work available (no overnight stay required). Applicants who are willing to travel to more than one recreation camp should find greater hours of work are available to them.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are flexible to work casual hours, are reliable, can work well independently as well as in a team environment and are keen to obtain outdoor instructor competencies.

Applicants must be able to attend a skills assessment and orientation program on either:

South – 22 September 2021 (approximately 9am – 2pm)

North – 28 September 2021 (approximately 9am – 2pm)

Regional – A specific date will be determined for the regional recruitment day.

Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be provided the time and location of these programs.

Applicants will also need to obtain a First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 Provide First Aid or higher) alongside a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate before being eligible for work.

DLGSC is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Conditions

A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment and applicants must be able to obtain a current Working with Children Check if successful in their application.

Applicants will also need to obtain a First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 Provide First Aid or higher) alongside a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate before being eligible for work.

For temporary (fixed term or casual) positions in the Western Australian Public Sector, you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Location

The recreation camps are located at:

Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp (Orange Grove)

Ern Halliday Recreation Camp (Hillarys)

Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre (Bicton)

Woodman Point Recreation Camp (Munster)

Camp Quaranup (Albany)

How to apply for this position

Applying to work casually in our recreation camps 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 selection criterion.

We cannot consider someone for casual engagements if they do not meet all the essential work-related requirements.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line and must provide:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• a two A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the 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 ‘Job Application Kit’.

For further job-related information, please contact Scott Price on (08) 9492 9961 (not to be contacted for a Job Application Kit).

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you are unable to apply online, please refer to the attached Job Application Kit (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.

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: 17-09-2021 4pm