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

Supporting a diverse workforce

DLGSC is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity and diversity. We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and youth bring to our workforce.

We strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply and as a measure to achieve equality these applicants may be given preference during the recruitment process.

People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Coordinator Aboriginal History Research Services.

There is currently one fixed term full-time 12 month position available with the possibility of permanency for immediate filling.

This position plans and coordinates the work of the Aboriginal History Research Services (AHRS). It also coordinates AHRS responses to family history, redress and all other requests received by the Unit and ensures that outgoing responses are accurate and comply with AHRS policy, and relevant legislation. The position supervises the AHRS research team, works with staff to identify development areas and co-ordinates the delivery of in-house training programs. It also monitors and provides regular reports on the performance of the AHRS.

For further job-related information, please contact Melanie Walley-Stack on 0466 945 454 (not to be contacted for a Job Application Kit).

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 twelve 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, permanent, part-time or full-time

What’s in it for you?

There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with DLGSC:

• A competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
• Flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
• 10.5% superannuation, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Three additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)
• Study Leave / Assistance
• Options to Purchase Additional Leave
• 14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Annual professional development planning cycles
• Employee Assistance and wellness programs

Location

This role is based at Perth Cultural Centre

This central Perth location is close to the major hub in the CBD - linking directly to the Perth Underground railway station, with pedestrian laneways from Forrest Place and Murray Street Mall, connecting Northbridge and the William Street collective. The perfect place to combine work, rest and play with easy access to retail, dining and entertainment.

How to apply for this position

• Applicants are encouraged to apply online 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
• For further details on how to apply please read the attached ‘Job Application Kit’.

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

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

If you are unable to apply online, or are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact DLGSC HR on (08) 6552 7540 or email hr.enquiries@dlgsc.wa.gov.au for further assistance.

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: 13 February 2023 at 4.00 pm (AWST)