Administration Officer (Education)

Level 2/3 ($70,432 to $84,977 per annum) + 11% superannuation

The Parliamentary Education Office is looking for a highly motivated, proactive and organised Administration Officer to support the Education team.  This full-time position will be responsible for co-ordinating tour bookings and schedules, providing administrative support, and assisting in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of educational and community engagement programs and projects.

As a member of the Education team, you will also be required to deliver tours as part of the parliamentary education programs for schools, the public and community groups visiting Parliament House, and will assist in preparing special parliamentary exhibits and programs.

The successful applicant will need to meet the following selection criteria:

Essential

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in public speaking.
• Sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt to different audiences as required.
• Sound keyboard and formatting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.

Desirable

• Experience in delivering tours and group presentations to a range of audiences.
• Understanding of the legislative process and Parliamentary/political system in Western Australia.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will require a current Working with Children card, and National Police Clearance less than 12 months old, the costs of which can be reimbursed.

This is an opportunity to work in the unique environment of the Parliament of Western Australia.  Parliamentary Services employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to make Parliament a great place to work including a pleasant work environment, great location, free parking, professional development opportunities, subsidised canteen, gym and health and wellbeing program.

For further job related information: Please contact Judy Ballantyne, Manager Library, Education and Community Relations on telephone: (08) 9222 7312 or e-mail: jballantyne@parliament.wa.gov.au.

How to apply

The Job description and application form can be downloaded by pressing the pink ‘apply' button or from the careers page at www.parliament.wa.gov.au or by contacting Louise Summers, Human Resources, on hr@parliament.wa.gov.au or (08) 9222 7402.

Applications marked “Confidential – Administration Officer (Education)” must include:

·               A completed application for employment form

·               A brief statement (no more than 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria as set out in the job description form 

·               Your resume

Applications must be emailed to hr@parliament.wa.gov.au">hr@parliament.wa.gov.au by the closing date: 4.00 pm AWST on Friday 15 March   2024.

The Parliament of Western Australia values diversity and champions the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce that reflects our community, and to making Parliament an inclusive and supportive workplace, free of discrimination.

We encourage all suitable people of any age, gender, family status or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply, including First Nations people, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with any form of disability.

Please note you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a special category visa, to apply for this role.