Job opportunity

We are looking for an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person to join our team.

Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. 

Please only apply if you meet this requirement.

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Fixed term appointment commencing ASAP up to 30 June 2026 with possible further term and or permanency.

The Department
The Department of Training and Workforce Development’s role is to drive a responsive, flexible and quality training system to meet the needs of industry and build a strong and successful future for our community. Find out more by visiting our website www.dtwd.wa.gov.au

The Department is an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and builds towards the vision that all Western Australians can be part of a skilled workforce to meet the State’s economic and community needs. We have a diverse and inclusive workplace which includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, women, and people of diverse sexualities and genders. 

The role
The Jobs and Skills Resource Unit (JSRU) provides resource development and centralised support to nineteen Jobs and Skills Centres (JSCs) across Western Australia.

The Project Officer JSRU is responsible for the development of culturally-relevant and high-quality career development resources to support the JSCs to provide career, training, and employment assistance for Aboriginal people (including the resources and content for the Aboriginal Services section of the Jobs and Skills WA (JSWA) website). The Officer will provide support and contribute to the implementation of the JSRU strategy for the provision of Aboriginal support services to the JSC network. The Officer will develop strong functioning relationships with key stakeholders within the Department and the JSCs, the Aboriginal community, external service providers and Aboriginal organisations, and use this network to inform the development and provision of resources and support.  Finally, the Officer will work with the JSRU Manager to review, adapt, and update general purpose resources to be inclusive and meet Aboriginal job seekers and career changer needs.

To be successful for this role, you must be an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who ideally:

• has strong organisational skills, good communication skills, proven stakeholder and customer management skills, and be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• is a strong collaborator and can demonstrate the ability to seek and respond to feedback from key stakeholders to ensure the provision of services or resources to meet client expectations.
• has experience in the provision of client services in the employment, employability or career development sectors.

In addition, you will be in possession of or have substantial progress towards a minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Career Development or equivalent (or be willing to complete this qualification). Previous experience in the creation of new resources, educational programs, presentations and other communications or media would be highly regarded. 

Employee benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements, including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options. 

Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Kathleen Franklyn, Manager Jobs and Skills Resource Unit, on 08 6551 5224 or Kathleen.Franklyn@dtwd.wa.gov.au.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 5071.

How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a resume, not exceeding four pages; and
• a brief one page covering letter ‘pitch’ explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience are relevant to the role. (Please refer to the attached Job Description Form for further detail).

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

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.

Please note:
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

As a reminder, this position is under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Please only apply if you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, otherwise your application cannot be considered for this role. 

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applications close Monday 30 October 2023 at 4:00pm (WST).