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Level 7, $134,481 - $143,736 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024Permanent - Full TimePerth2025-04-10 4:00 PMManager Strategic Projects, Engagement and Education 15989The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.About the departmentDLGSC is a very diverse agency that supports all Western Australians by giving them opportunities to reach their potential and live their very best lives.Our purpose is to foster a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy Western Australian community. This is fundamental to WAs economic development and diversification. Its key to assuring opportunities for our children and young people into the future. It helps maintain and strengthen the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all community members, and it promotes participation and encourages trust in our government at all levels.Staff in our department work across the areas of arts, culture and creative industries; sport and recreation industries; racing, gaming and liquor-related industry sectors; the local government sector; culturally and linguistically diverse communities, groups and organisations; and major arts, culture, sporting and recreation infrastructure projects. We also support the people of WA, including First Nations peoples, to connect to their culture and history through Aboriginal History Western Australia, and the State Records Office.Why work with us?At DLGSC we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of Good Humans!Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community.Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team!We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our communitys needs. We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.DLGSC are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.About Aboriginal History UnitThe Aboriginal History Unit manages access to restricted government records created by previous agencies responsible for Aboriginal affairs in Western Australia. Using these records, the unit undertakes expert archival and genealogical research to assist Aboriginal applicants seeking historical family information.It also uses specialist research skills for strategic truth telling projects, providing an in-depth understanding of the Aboriginal history of Western Australia and contribute to the shared healing and reconciliation journey.About the roleAre you a strategic thinker? Are you enthusiastic about creating positive change? Are you passionate about Aboriginal History?We are seeking a skilled professional to join our Aboriginal History WA team (AHWA) to contribute to DLGSCs strategic priority in providing family history and research services to the WAs Aboriginal community.We have one permanent, full time (75hrs p/f) position available.In this role, you will design, manage and lead strategic projects in relation to -Developing strategies and initiatives to inform Aboriginal communities across the state about AHWA family history services and truth-telling projects.Build partnerships with Western Australian Aboriginal communitiesEngage and educate to deepen community understanding of WAs Aboriginal history, contributing to reconciliation and healing.Those with lived experience, knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Australians are strongly encouraged to apply.For further job-related information, please contact Director Aboriginal History,Melanie Walley-Stack on 0466 945 454 (only contact for information about the role).Whats in it for you?There are lots of benefits to taking up a role with DLGSC:a competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bandsflexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.superannuation 11.5%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025access to salary packaging arrangements3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays)study leave/assistanceoptions to purchase additional leave14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to workleadership and professional development programsemployee assistance and wellness programs.LocationThis role is based at the Perth Cultural Centre.How to apply for this positionApplicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:A comprehensive CVA two A4 page (maximum) outline on your skills and knowledge in relation to the Essential Selection Criteria that are listed on the attached Job Description FormContact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line managerFor further details on how to apply please read Information for Applicants.Please note that all of the Essential Selection Criteria may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.Pre-employment conditionsTo be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, have permanent resident status in Australia or have a visa that allows you to live and work in Australia for the period of your employment contract.Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for further information.Further informationIf 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 HR Recruitment and Establishment on (08) 6552 7540 or recruitmentandestablishment@dlgsc.wa.gov.auIf you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727SMS relay: 0423 677 767To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time as late applications will not be accepted.While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for similar vacancies within DLGSC and/or the wider public sector which arise within 12 months of the recruitment process being endorsed. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Future vacancies may be considered to fill fixed term, permanent, part-time or full-time roles.Closing date: Thursday 10 April 2025 at 4.00 pm (AWST) #J-18808-Ljbffr