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

About the Department:
The 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.

Our Work:
We contribute 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.

About the Role:
DLGSC 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.

Duties:
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 Government Racing, Gaming and Liquor Regulatory Reform Sport and Recreation Culture and the Arts Office of Multicultural Interests Aboriginal History WA

Throughout the life of this pool positions may become available for filling in other divisions across DLGSC.

Benefits:
A competitive, award-based salary with annual increments within award bands.
Flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times.
Superannuation 11.5%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025.
Access to salary packaging arrangements.
3 additional days of leave per year (public service holidays).
Study leave/assistance options to purchase additional leave.
14 weeks paid parental leave, with additional flexibility for new parents returning to work.
Leadership and professional development programs.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Location:
This role is based in the Perth Metropolitan area.

How to Apply:
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

A comprehensive CV.
A 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 Form.
Contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line manager.
Pre-Employment Conditions:
To 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.
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