Principal Consultant

Level 7, $134,481 - $143,736 pa (pro rata), Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Perth
2025-01-28 4:00 PM
Principal Consultant Pool Ref 25/195The 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 departmentWe're a very diverse agency that contributes to a better Western Australian community through, among other things, providing opportunities for everyone to engage in a range of sporting, recreational, cultural, and artistic programs and activities.
Staff in our department work across the areas of local government, sport and recreation, culture and the arts, racing, gaming and liquor, multicultural interests, specialist Aboriginal projects and engagement, regulatory reform, infrastructure and state records.
Our work touches on amazing projects like development of the new Aboriginal Cultural Centre, delivery of major international sporting events and helping people stay safe while enjoying a night out in our Protected Entertainment Precincts.
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 community's 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 the roleDLGSC is seeking to establish a pool for the role of Principal Consultant for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies across the department.
This position provides project and strategic management expertise and supports the relevant Deputy Director General or Executive Director to effectively deliver the outcomes of the division. It is responsible for providing advice and critical analysis, managing and resolving identified issues, coordinating activities across the division and ensuring the quality, consistency and delivery of written correspondence and documentation for the division.
The suitable applicant will require highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and will be responsible for a variety of duties including:
Coordinates the management of priority projects, providing critical analysis and quality assurance to contribute to the achievement of the organisation's objectives.Proactively building internal and external relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate effective delivery of divisional priorities and initiatives and resolve issues.Providing strategic advice on policies, procedures, budgets, and critical operational issues at the whole of office and system level.Managing special projects and issues of a critical nature on behalf of the Deputy Director General or Executive Director.Representing the Deputy Director General or Executive Director as required, in various forums, events, meetings and on committees.We currently have one, full time (75hrs p/f) position available for immediate filling.
The available role provides high-level executive support to the Deputy Director General Management and Coordination division which covers:
Local GovernmentRacing, Gaming and LiquorRegulatory ReformSport and RecreationCulture and the ArtsOffice of Multicultural InterestsAboriginal History WAThroughout the life of this pool positions may become available for filling in other divisions across DLGSC.
For further job-related information, please contact Director General, Erin Gauntlett on 0409 815 257 (only contact for information about the role).
What's 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 in the Perth Metropolitan area.
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 Work-Related Requirements 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'.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
Pre-employment conditionsTo be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australia Public Sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
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 ******
If 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 555 727
SMS relay: 0423 677 767
To 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.
This pool is for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made as vacancies arise over the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment from this pool. Applicants found suitable for this recruitment pool may also be considered for 'similar' vacancies within DLGSC and the wider public sector which arise prior to the pool's closing date.
Closing date: 28 January 2025 at 4:00 pm (AWST)
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