Under Section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar community members.
THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN ALBANY
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2024
Job Description
Under the immediate supervision of the Finance and Administration Officer:
- Provides general administration and clerical support to staff.
- Provides front counter and telephone reception services.
- Assists in the maintenance of financial management functions.
- Provides support to the operational functions of the department.
This position offers development opportunities for Aboriginal people with preference given to Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Community members.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
- Under Section 50d of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position with preference given to Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar community members.
- Experience in dealing with enquiries with a customer service focus.
- Knowledge of how to use office equipment, and able to follow office procedures and administration, including competency in the use of computers for word processing and entering data.
- Ability to undertake records management and general clerical duties, including the processing of financial documents.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Suzanne Peacock on 0417 111 393, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.
Application Instructions:
To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:
To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.
Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or recruitment@dbca.wa.gov.au. Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
