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SalaryPrincipal Consultant Workforce Development StrategyWestern Australian Defence Industry Workforce Office
Branch: State Workforce Planning
Salary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 pa, PSCSAA
Position No: 00036538
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Osborne Park
Closing Date: 2024-02-12 8:00 AM
Fixed term commencing ASAP up to 30.06.24 with the possibility of further term and/or permanency.
The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Find out more about our work by visiting our website .
The Role
The Principal Consultant Workforce Development Strategy, WA Defence Industry Workforce Office formulates, manages and evaluates Workforce Development and skills strategies required by Western Australia’s Defence Industry through high level research, stakeholder consultation and data analysis. The position is also responsible for leading the implementation and evaluation of Workforce Development initiatives as well as conducting workforce surveys.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have proven experience in project management and stakeholder engagement; come from a education and training background; with a focus on vocational education and training sector; have excellent communication skills particularly with writing high quality briefing notes and reports.
As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.
Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:
- Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
- Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
- Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
- Salary packaging options.
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Hiromi Fujisaki, Program Director, Western Australian Defence Industry Workforce Office, State Workforce Planning on 08 6551 5146 or .
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via or via (08) 6551 5071.
How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:
- a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
- a brief covering letter not exceeding four pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.
If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.
Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.
