Skills Priority Project Coordinator (50D)

Department of Training and Workforce Development; City Of Stirling; À distance; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work

Flexible leave

Health & wellbeing program

Career development

Salary packaging

Résumé du poste

Department of Training and Workforce Development is seeking a Skills Priority Projects Coordinator to support priority projects under the National Skills Agreement and Closing the Gap. You will coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders, manage documentation and reporting, and contribute to governance and compliance across the sector.

The role emphasizes culturally safe, community-led partnerships with Aboriginal communities and ACCOs, with flexible work arrangements and

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and project coordination.
• Knowledge of vocational education and training (VET) sector.
• Strong connections to Aboriginal communities and culturally safe, community-led environments.
• Experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), State and Commonwealth Governments, training providers and not-for-profit organisations is highly regarded.
• Desirable exposure to contracts, service agreements, grants, or procurement processes.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate project activities under the National Skills Agreement and Closing the Gap.
• Monitor progress and manage contract processes and reporting.
• Develop and maintain complex reports and documentation, including document control.
• Provide information and support to contractors and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Support governance, compliance and continuous improvement across the sector.

Connaissances

Community engagement

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Governance

Description du poste

Temporary (full time) appointment commencing ASAP until 31 December 2028 with the possibility of a further temporary and/or permanent appointment. Aboriginality is considered as a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Therefore, this role is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Department At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy. We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders. Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.wa.gov.au/dtwd Leadership for All Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations. The Role As the Skills Priority Projects Coordinator, you will support the delivery of priority projects under the National Skills Agreement, including activities aligned with Closing the Gap. Working closely with the Manager, you will coordinate project activities and support collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders through co-design. You will organise project activities, monitor progress, coordinate contract management processes, and develop and maintain complex reports, reporting systems and associated documentation, including document control. You will also provide contractors and stakeholders with the information and support needed to achieve agreed project outcomes. As part of a small team, you will support timely and accurate project delivery through culturally safe, inclusive partnerships and clear communication. You will contribute to stronger governance, improved compliance and continuous improvement across the sector. We are looking for someone with experience in community engagement and project coordination, ideally with knowledge of the vocational education and training (VET) sector. You will have strong connections to Aboriginal communities and demonstrated experience working in culturally safe and community-led environments. Your experience may include project coordination, program delivery, community development, policy implementation, contract management and stakeholder engagement. Experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), State and Commonwealth Governments, public and private registered training organisations, community service providers and not-for-profit organisations will be highly regarded. Exposure to managing projects and contracts, service agreements, grants, funding arrangements or procurement processes is desirable but not essential. Employee Benefits You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remote
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities
• Salary packaging options

• Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
• Pre employment conditions – A National Police Clearance from WAPOL is required