Other Conditions
This position is job share, 0.4 FTE fixed term - part time contract or secondment to 30 June 2018, with the possibility of extension. The work days are set to Thursday and Friday each week.
This vacancy is caused by a return to work of an employee part-time following maternity leave, and it is also subject to the needs of the organisation.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Commissioner for Children and Young People is an independent statutory office holder who reports directly to Parliament. The Commissioner's powers and functions are set out in the Commissioner for Children and Young People Act 2006 (the Act). The Commissioner represents and advocates on behalf of all children and young people under the age of 18 years in Western Australia.
Job Description
This position is part of a small team that coordinates communication for the Commissioner for Children and Young People to ensure the activities of the Commissioner are widely received and understood across government and non-government organisations, industry and the community, including children and young people.
This involves supporting communication activities for the Commissioner and the projects and activities of the office, and working closely with colleagues and external stakeholders.
A key function of the role is to ensure the Commissioner’s website is informative, up-to-date, accessible and engaging for the range of stakeholders that are related to the Commissioner’s role and work.
Key Outcome
- Clear, concise, accurate, targeted and timely communications are developed.
- Proactive and productive relationships are established with other members of the Commissioner’s team and external stakeholders to ensure effective stakeholder relations.
- All communication is considered, reflects the independence of the Commissioner’s role, and focuses on the long-term goals.
- Children and young people are actively involved where appropriate to guide decision making and improve outcomes of communication activities.
Selection Criteria
Please refer to JDF attached.
For Further Job Related Information
For further information about the position, please contact Darren Gillespie on 6213 2208 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter (maximum 1 page), CV with at least two referees and short response (maximum 2 pages) to the selection criteria (see the position Job Description Form).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call Lorena Lindo on (08) 6213 2204.
Applications should be lodged via www.jobs.wa.gov.au.
When you are ready to lodge your application, please check to ensure that you have completed the attached:
- Application Form
- Prepared your application as stated in the "Work Related Requirements" section
- Saved your documents in MS Word (.doc files only not .docx) or PDF format
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE - 4:00pm Wednesday, 7 June 2017