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Principal Consultant Aboriginal Learning & Development 50(d)
Division: People
Position No: Pool Ref COM46522
Salary: Level 6, $103,966 - $114,590 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2021
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Location: East Perth
Closing Date: 2022-12-09 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
The Learning and Development team supports our stakeholders to meet the needs of the people served by the Department of Communities.
Our stakeholders include Department staff, community services partner agencies, and foster carers.
Our services include:
- Learning opportunities – e.g. programs and courses (including mandatory corporate and role specific courses).
- Consultation and collaboration with stakeholders regarding their needs.
- Promotion of stakeholder learning and development services.
- Coordination of Social Work student placements in the Department.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Consultant Aboriginal Learning & Development 50(d) you will be responsible for providing leadership, advice and coordination on L&D strategy and competency based training and assessment, particularly for Aboriginal Cultural Learning.
You will collaborate with staff and stakeholders to ensure service delivery builds capacity and relationships while achieving desired outcomes for Aboriginal families.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Lisa Derschaw, Manager Cultural Learning on (08) 6414 1519.
There is currently 1 fixed term position available for immediate filling for a period of 12 months.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: * A current resume/CV
- A two [2] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and selection criteria
- A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
- An application form (for hard copy applications only)
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Thando Botes, HR Consultant on email
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting and retaining Aboriginal people as a vital part of our diverse and talented workforce. The Department recognises Aboriginality as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. To apply you must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as such, and be recognised by the community.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Brielle Karklin. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.
Applicants are advised of the recent amendment to the WA Government’s . This position is not currently affected by the Policy.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.