Permanent Appointment
South Metropolitan TAFE is an industry and community-focused organisation with a driving commitment to high quality training and development. With several training centres and campuses spread across Perth's East and South Metropolitan suburbs, the TAFE offers nationally recognised qualifications, developed and endorsed by industry, at a local, state and national level, and to an increasing number of international students.
We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting a culturally diverse workforce that welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au.
About the role
The Jobs and Skills Centre is a service offering free career, training and employment assistance as well as partnerships with industry. The Centre is a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to improve their skills and job prospects – including students, jobseekers and career changers. It will provide a culturally responsive service to Aboriginal people. The Jobs and Skill Centre will also engage with the local community and industry to help build local prosperity.
The Senior Client Engagement Officer (Aboriginal Services) will develop and implement strategies to engage with Aboriginal school students, job seekers and career changers to connect them with career, training and employment services.
The Senior Client Engagement Officer (Aboriginal Services) will develop and implement strategies to work with industry and employers to assist them to increase their Aboriginal workforce. Additionally the Officer will, develop and maintain stakeholder relationships including the Aboriginal community, service providers and Aboriginal organisations.
To be successful in this role you will have experience in developing strong partnerships with stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives and the ability to plan develop and manage complex projects. Applicants with high level written and interpersonal skills for consulting, networking and building relationships may be highly regarded.
Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50D of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Tracey Beer, Manager Jobs & Skills Centre on (08) 9267 7868 or email tracey.beer@smtafe.wa.gov.au
Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 9.5% employer superannuation contribution
- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
- Fifteen days personal leave
- Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue ten additional days extra leave each year
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave – 14 weeks
Ready to Apply?
Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: SMG122.19S
Selection Criteria
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:
- Current Resume including two (2) professional referees
- A written application addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF. Maximum of three (3) pages.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.
Other Conditions and Eligibility
Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.
To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.
Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.
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.
Applications close Thursday 26 September 2019 at 4:00pm (WST).