Project Officer - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Workforce Support Program (50D)
Pool Ref 27346
Level 6, $70 564 - $78 138, PSGA
We are seeking to create a pool of suitable applicants from which appointment may be made to a range of full-time, part-time, permanent and fixed term vacancies as they occur. Secondments and contracts will also be considered. The pool will operate for twelve (12) months from the date of the initial placement into the pool.
Job Description
Aboriginal students comprise an important proportion of the Department’s student population. They are represented across the State with large numbers in particular country regions and in remote areas. Aboriginal staff employed by the Department potentially can render a positive mentoring, support and pastoral role to Aboriginal students to ensure their academic success and their social and community wellbeing.
The Department is committed to employing more Aboriginal staff and providing them with career progression opportunities that will enable them to make a valuable contribution to ensuring quality educational outcomes for all Aboriginal students.
To enable the attainment of these outcomes, the Department has developed Culture Strong, Career Proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2008-2010. In particular the development and implementation of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Support Program to support the Department, in the attraction of additional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees (including teaching staff) and retaining existing staff. The plan contains specific goals and targets that support and encourage Aboriginal staff and provide them with opportunities for professional development and career advancement in their employment with the Department.
Culture Strong, Career Proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2008-2010 contains a number of imperatives for the Department that must be delivered over the next three years and is part of the Department’s Equity and Diversity Management Plan.
The Project Officers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Workforce Support Program are responsible for developing coordinating, administering and enabling employment and career advancement initiatives for Aboriginal staff contained in the Plan. Functions in the position include:
- Identifying the principal employment and career advancement strategies in Culture Strong, Career Proud Strategy and establishing the necessary measures that will contribute to securing the desired outcomes; including coordinating and delivering targeted support to the Bachelor of Conversion Course for AIEOs Program and graduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers.
- Develop positive collaborative partnerships with other Directorates and Districts to support the Strategy’s implementation.
- Providing a liaison, consultancy and advisory role to Aboriginal staff to enable them to access professional and career advancement programs that are specified in the Culture Strong, Career Proud Strategy and others that reflect the ethos and mission of the Department;
- Developing, planning, monitoring and evaluating programs to deliver and achieve objectives in the Strategy.
- Implementing and establishing arrangements that encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in these programs under the Culture Strong, Career Proud Strategy.
- Participating in committees and working parties in respect to the Workforce Support Program.
- Contributing to the review, development and implementation of the Department’s Equity and Diversity Management Plan.
- Identifying issues and needs in the area of Aboriginal employment and diverse strategies to address these needs.
Selection Criteria
Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act (WA) 1984.
1. High-level conceptual and analytical skills in the context of complex human resource practice and policy development and review.
2. Sound project management experience across a range of human resource activities.
3. High-level interpersonal skills which facilitate consultation, negotiation and teamwork to enable provision of effective and timely policy advice to line management.
4. Communication skills which enable effective interaction with senior management and delivery of strategic support and advice to school, district and central office staff.
5. High-level skills in effective integration of equal employment opportunity/diversity into human resource policies and practices.
Other Conditions
The recommended applicant for the position(s) will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with a conviction or found guilty before a court are not automatically precluded from engagement in the Education and Training Sector. Each case will be considered on its merits.
For positions involved in child-related work, a Working with Children Check will also be required.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Ms Christine Ross on (08) 9264 5086 (Please do not contact for job application packages).
Applications Instructions
Applicants are requested to download the attached job application package or to contact Ms Sue Barbour on (08) 9264 5081 Applicants are requested to address the above selection criteria when submitting their applications. Your application will include the Job Application Form (attached), a resume, and statement of attainment against the selection criteria and the contact details for two professional referees.
Submitting Applications
Applications are to be marked “Confidential Advertised Vacancy” and forwarded by mail or hand delivered to:
Ms Sue Barbour
Strategic Human Resources
Department of Education and Training,
151 Royal Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004
by email to (sue.barbour@det.wa.edu.au).
PROFORMA, LATE OR FAXED APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
ATTACHMENTS: can be found at http://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=61415
WORK TYPE: Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION: East Perth
CLOSING DATE: 2008-5-16 4:00 PM
