Job opportunity

State Library of Western Australia

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Project Officer Indigenous Literacy (50D)

13065

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 Australians

Our Strategic Plan 2018-2020 objectives are:

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

For this position, Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

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 full-time, fixed-term contract for a period of four years from commencement, as a result of external, grant funding from our partners, Rio Tinto.

A current National Police Clearance Certificate (no older than 6 months) and/or a Working with Children Clearance 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.

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 coordinates the development and implementation of strategies to support the delivery of the Better Beginnings family literacy program for Aboriginal families throughout Western Australia. This includes making and maintaining contact with metropolitan, regional and remote communities; co-ordinating reading packs for Aboriginal families; and providing training and support to regional and metropolitan centres.

How to apply for this position

• Applicants are required to apply on-line and must provide:
• a comprehensive CV
• a two A4 page (maximum) outline of 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 Irena Sikorska on (08) 9427 3456 (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.