Thursday, May 8, 2008

Community Education – Public Relations Officer (50D)

Department of the Attorney General/Office of the Public Advocate
Position No: 006654
Location: East Perth
Level: 4 PSGA $54,510 - $57,609 pa
Position Type: Fulltime
Employment Type: Permanent


We’re looking for a creative person who is keen to liaise with Indigenous communities to make them aware of our service. The Office of the Public Advocate protects and promotes the rights of people with decision-making disabilities through guardianship services, advice and training. This job involves:
  • Expanding and maintaining networks with Aboriginal communities
  • Creating messages and developing materials for Aboriginal people
  • Establishing relationships with other community groups
  • Travelling on occasion to remote and regional communities
  • Organising training events
You will work with the community education team to promote the Guardianship and Administration system. The Office of the Public Advocate is family and culturally friendly and supports career development.

Aboriginality is an occupational requirement for this position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Work related requirements:

Please refer to the job description form for the full work related requirements (selection criteria).

For further Job Related Information

Please contact Kylie Elston on (08) 9278 7316 or kylie.elston@justice.wa.gov.au
Please contact Pearl Clarson on (08) 9264 1054 for assistance understanding the forms.
(Not to be contacted for job application packages).

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should address the following selection criteria only in their written applications for the position. Restricted to half (1/2) a page per selection criteria:

  • Aboriginality
  • Effective communication skills
  • Computing and desktop skills
  • Stakeholder management and networking skills
The other selection criteria, as outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF), will be assessed on CV or at interview.

Application Packages: are available from our website, or by telephoning (08) 9476 0011 (24 hour paging service) and stating your name, address and the relevant position number.

Unless otherwise stated, applications marked Confidential Advertised Vacancy should be sent to:

The Employment Officer, Human Resources
  • Fax: (08) 9264 1273
  • Hand delivery: International House, 26 St Georges Terrace, Level 2 lift lobby application drop box (applications must be securely stapled)
  • Post: GPO Box F317, Perth WA 6841
  • Online: Via the external J-Net website http://www.justice.wa.gov.au/
  • Go to the Employment Opportunities > Current Vacancies page, click on the relevant underlined job title and click on ‘Apply for this job online’.

Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies arising during the six months following the completion of the recruitment and selection process.

All Department of Attorney General employees are required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

Please Note: Proforma, emailed, telephoned and late applications will not be accepted. If you would like to alter your application at any time (including the submission of extra or forgotten attachments) this must be done prior to the closing date and only by resubmitting your application in full. The Department will under no circumstances accept any documentation by email in relation to a job application.

Applications must be received before 4.30 pm on Tuesday 3 June 2008

Late applications will not be accepted