Address The Western Australia (WA) Electoral Commission is looking for an experienced person to fill the position of Facility Coordinator within the Election Operations Division for the Local Government Election 2025 and State General Election 2025.
The WA Electoral Commission manages elections events for the State and local governments and non-parliamentary organisations.
Whilst this selection process will be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies that become available at the Commission. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Applicants to note that based on organisational requirements, this position will be offered on a combination of full time and part time work with the possibility of extension and or permanency.
What do you do?
We are looking for someone who has had experience and knowledge in managing a facility for large-scale events. You will have had been responsible for establishing processes, procedures, schedules, and operational documentation that are implemented to support the effective management of the Commission’s operational activities. You will have had an experience in complying with Work, Health, and Safety principles for a major event.
You will work within the Election Operations Division and as a member of the WA Electoral Commission will work to achieve its objectives, comply with its values, and provide services which are compatible with existing frameworks.
Requirement of the position (Selection Criteria):
Proven expertise in leading and managing projects in a mission critical environment.
Experience in Facility / site management.
Ability to take full accountability for the planning, prioritising, and organising of work for self and others to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
Proven planning and organising skills including creating schedules and meet inflexible deadlines and effective end-to-end project management of high-volume, time bound projects.
Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and written communication skills, including the ability to write operational manuals and ability to problem solve.
General knowledge regarding WHS principles.
Desirable:
General knowledge of procurement / supplier policies and rules
Software knowledge for creating to scale site plans.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team.
For Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Shani Wood, Director, Election Operations, on (08) 9214 04***or **********@waec.wa.gov.au
For further job-related enquiries including an application pack, please contact HR on (08) 9214 0***.
Application Instructions:
It is important that you read the information in the application package prior to lodging your application.
Your application form should include the application form, a comprehensive CV or Resume and a covering letter, in no more than two A4 pages (in Tahoma Font, 12 point), outlining your skills and knowledge matching the Selection Criteria that are listed on the attached Job Description Form.
Addressing the Selection Criteria as part of the formal process is a requirement for this position.
Applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 22 March 2024. Late applications cannot be accepted. The lodgement of a pro forma application prior to the closing date and the forwarding of additional information after the closing date will not be accepted.
The successful applicant will be required to sign a Declaration of Neutrality and Declaration of Confidentiality forms indicating that they have no active or official connection with any political party and will maintain the necessary confidentiality to ensure the integrity of the Commission.
Substantive Equality Statement:
WA Electoral Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, including Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, youth, and people with a disability which is supported by our workforce planning.
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