The State Library of Western Australia acknowledges the Whadjuk Noongar people on whose land we are located. We acknowledge the traditional lands of all the Western Australian Aboriginal communities and their cultural practices, knowledge and kinship systems.
We recognise that our collections hold traditional cultural knowledge belonging to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around the country. We support communities to protect the integrity of this information, gathered from their ancestors in the colonial period. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, who have handed down these systems of practice to each new generation for millennia.
Our vacancy
In the role of Project Officer – Better Beginnings, you will support the development and delivery of the state wide Better Beginnings early literacy program, which aims to support families to read to their children from birth, developing a lifelong love of reading. Working as part of a small team you will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, provide training and support to libraries and other partners across the state, and undertake projects to support the program as directed. You’ll also support the delivery of services in the children’s library, programming sessions for families that underpin a love of reading.
Detailed information about this job is on is available in the attached Job Description Form.
You are encouraged to contact Rebecca Bell, Manager Reading, Writing and Learning on (08) 9427 3246 for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
There is currently one permanent, full-time (75 hours per fortnight) vacancy.
Your story
Tell us your story. How do your skills, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this opportunity?
To succeed in this role, you will be a motivated, forward thinking leader with a passion for making an impact through learning in the early years. You will be experienced in program or project delivery and stakeholder engagement with excellent communication and problem solving skills, and knowledge of the role of parents and carers in child development.
As our preferred candidate, your values and behaviours will align to our corporate values of being community-focused, responsive, respectful, accountable and innovative.
Our story
The State Library of Western Australia is a trusted cultural institution that is rapidly evolving to meet the future needs of our community. Our mission is to treasure stories, inspire possibilities and strengthen communities.
Our staff are passionate about their work and are essential to the effective delivery of services.
Why work with us
For more information about our generous employment benefits, including tips on how to apply and what to expect during the recruitment process, look at our Work with us section.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We understand that employing a diverse range of people is essential to our business and we celebrate diversity, openness and tolerance.
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.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact slwahr@slwa.wa.gov.au
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
For further information click here to read how we can make adjustment to support people with disability.
How to apply
Your application should include:
- A current resume/CV with two work related referees (with one referee who is a current line manager preferred).
- A cover letter (to a maximum two (2) pages), outlining your suitability to this position within the context of the attached job description form addressing criteria 1, 2 and 3.
Please note that all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
When you are ready, click the ‘apply’ button.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
Please note the closing date and time and allow yourself enough time to apply online as lodgement is system generated. Late applications will not be accepted.
Future Vacancies
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 the State Library of WA which arise within 12 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 to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time or casual roles.
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