Project Officer

Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position.

THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON FRIDAY, 8 MARCH 2024

Job Description
This position will undertake three (3) work placements within Divisions of the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) undertaking administrative duties. This will include assisting with the implementation of the RIA Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and the promotion of reconciliation internally by coordinating the delivery of actions outlined in the RAP.

Selection Criteria
The following selection criteria is provided for information purposes only. In applying for this position, applicants are not required to prepare responses to the selection criteria. Please refer to the ‘Application Instructions’ section of this advertisement.
Essential

1. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with team members and stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
2. Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook programmes (including Excel) with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
3. Good organisational skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
4. Strong customer service focus including the ability to deal with a wide variety of customers and enquiries.
5. Aboriginality - Under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginality is a genuine requirement of this position.

Desirable

1. Behaviour that reflects Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement. 

For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

Relocation Costs: A proportion of relocation costs may be covered at the discretion of the RIA.

For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Michele O’Connell on (08) 9432 9370, or further information about the Rottnest Island Authority, please visit https://ria.wa.gov.au/.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter detailing why you would like to work for the Rottnest Island Authority and what skills and experience you can bring to the organisation.

• A current resume.

To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

No late or proforma applications will be accepted.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

Rottnest Island Authority supports and values diversity and aims to build a workforce that is representative of the community we live in. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse background and people with disability. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

For adjustments required in the recruitment process, please contact the selection panel convenor.

Similar appointments may be made from this process within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.