Project Officer, Regional Better Beginnings

Conditions/Employee Benefits: 

This is a full-time, fixed-term vacancy for a period of 14 months. 

Benefits include: 

• Generous leave entitlements including 20 days annual leave and 15 days personal leave (pro rata part time employees); long service leave after 7 years continuous service; 3 extra public service holidays and the option to purchase additional leave per calendar year  
• Work life balance options including flexible working hours, part-time and job-share arrangements, paid parental leave, phased retirement  
• Access to an Employee Assistance program that provides confidential counselling and support services at no charge; funded flu vaccinations    
• Learning and development opportunities including the ability to act in various positions, study leave assistance for approved courses, specific training as required  
• Salary benefits including 11% superannuation contributions on top of stated salary, salary packaging options. 
• Additional benefits, applicable to positions based in remote regions. 

Job Description: 

This Kimberley or Pilbara based position develops and implements projects and services to support the equitable delivery of the Better Beginnings family literacy program in the Kimberley and Pilbara, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families. This includes building capacity in public libraries and community groups, establishing new Better Beginnings program partners to expand participation, and supporting the delivery and evaluation of the program in these regions. 

Location: 

This position will be based in the Kimberley or Pilbara, in Western Australia.

For Further Job Related Information: 

For further details on the position and the essential work-related requirements you are encouraged to read the Job Description Form (JDF) attached to the advert on the Jobs WA website below.  You can also contact Team Leader Better Beginnings Alison Underwood on (08) 9427 3***. 

To Apply: 

To apply, please click on the Apply Now button to be redirected to the Jobs WA government jobs site.

Your application should include:  

• A current CV with the contact details of two work related referees  
• A cover letter and a maximum of four A4 pages detailing your experience, skills, and abilities in relation to the Essential Work-Related Requirements listed in the Job Description Form (JDF). 

For tips on how to prepare your application visit: Careers & volunteers | State Library of Western Australia (slwa.wa.gov.au) 

Please note the closing date and time and allow yourself enough time to apply online as lodgement is system generated. Late applications will not be accepted.