Salary: Level 4, $87,712 - $92,057 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Closing Date: 2025-01-03 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors.
In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA's economy, community, and environment.
About the Opportunity
There is currently one (1) fixed-term (12 month) full-time position with the possibility of extension and/or permanency available for immediate filling.
As a Regional Development Officer, you will support the planning and implementation of community and economic development projects.
You will contribute to research, data analysis, and information evaluation to help drive strategic decision-making and project outcomes.
In this position, you will independently manage the Kimberley Development Commission's grant programs, which include the development of funding agreements, providing support to grantees, and undertaking program acquittals.
We are looking for individuals with:
Demonstrated project planning, management, and evaluation experience in a regional context.
For further information and special requirements for this role, please see the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Equity and Diversity
At DPIRD, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.
We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
How to Apply
Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application:
A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge, and experience relate to this opportunity.
Your cover letter should also include examples from your previous experience and achievements that demonstrate how your personal values align with the department's.
For an overview of the department's values, view the attached DPIRD Applicant Information Kit .
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information.
Please note you do not have to address the work-related requirements at this stage.
All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need Further Information?
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Keith Williams , on 0423 636 272 during office hours.
Employment Conditions and Additional Information
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia.
To be eligible for a fixed-term or a casual appointment, you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.
You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment.
If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at the applicant's expense.
This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed-term, permanent vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision.
The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks, or other assessment methodologies as required.
We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted .
(Please note: Online lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on or after 4:00 PM will not be accepted)
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