Job opportunity

State Library of Western Australia

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Digital Project Officer – Better Beginnings

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Level 4, $78,452 - $82,797 pa, PSGO CSA GA (2017)

About the State Library

The State Library provides valued services to the community through:

• COLLECTIONS that tell the stories of Western Australia
• CONNECTIONS that build a trusted knowledge and learning network for Western Australian

Our Strategic Plan 2018-2020 objectives are:

• A State Library for everyone
• One that embraces digital transformation
• And builds skills for the future

Role of Directorate

The Library Services Directorate delivers services to the community which inspire creativity and curiosity and play a vital role in literacy and learning at every stage of life. The Directorate supports State Library clients, whether online or visiting the building with specialist library and research services and educational programs based on State Library collections. The Better Beginnings Family Literacy program is widely recognised for its universal approach to developing and supporting family literacy. Western Australian public libraries are also supported with advice, training and professional development opportunities.

Conditions

This is a part-time (0.8), fixed-term vacancy, for a period of 12 months.

A current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than 6 months) and a Working With Children will be required prior to commencement of employment, as per the Department’s Police Record Screening Policy.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within the Department and/or the wider public sector which arise within a reasonable period of time. 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.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within the Department and/or the wider public sector which arise within a reasonable period of time. 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 for and fixed term part- time and full- time positions.

Location

This position is located in the Perth Cultural Centre hub close to Yagan Square and the bustling café, tourist and shopping districts.

Job Description

This position undertakes the following –

1. Under the guidance of the Manager Participation and Learning, Coordinator Better Beginnings and Treasury, support the procurement of a web development and hosting company to undertake the redesign of the Better Beginnings website.
2. Liaise with the successful web design company to guide the development of the website, ensuring it meets the needs of the Better Beginnings program, partners and Western Australian families.
3. Through an understanding of the Better Beginnings Family Literacy program, work with the team to develop content for the website based on key messages, stakeholders and goals of the program.
4. Work with the Participation and Learning team to develop content for the Better Beginnings website.
5. Develop process documentation to guide team members in ongoing development and updating of web content and any additional software that supports the delivery of the program.
6. Perform other duties as required.

How to apply for this position

• Applicants are required 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

• 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 the helpline on 1300 733 056 (Option 3) during business hours for further assistance.

Please note that all of the Essential Work Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

For further job related information, please contact Rebecca Ong on (08) 9427 3246 (not to be contacted for an Applicant Information Package).

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.