Education and Engagement Officer

Equal Opportunity Commission

Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 per annum + 12% Super PSCSAA 2024

Position number: 020986

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth CBD

Closing date: 2025-08-21 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments: - Applicant Information Pack.pdf

• Job Description Form - Education and Engagement Officer.pdf
  
  

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This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

About The Equal Opportunity Commission

When you join the Equal Opportunity Commission, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community free from discrimination and prejudice. The Commission offers an inclusive and flexible workplace where employees have the chance to make a difference to equality in Western Australia.

The Equal Opportunity Commission supports the Commissioner for Equal Opportunity in administering the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (EO Act), as amended.

About The Role

The Education and Engagement Officer will play a pivotal role within the Strategy, Engagement and Education (SEE) services. The Strategy, Engagement and Education team develops and delivers engagement and education strategies that raise awareness about the EO Act and how it addresses unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation in Western Australian. These strategies include the use of instruments such as publications, the website, social media, events, education sessions and fee-for-service training for organisations.

In this you role, you will be responsible for assisting in the provision of the Commission's engagement and education initiatives that are used to inform individuals and groups about the EO Act, and how it and other relevant legislation shapes people's rights and obligations in relation to discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Researching, developing and implementing engagement and education strategies to increase awareness and understanding of the existence, functions and services of the EO Act.
• Delivering and facilitating engaging education and training sessions for public, private, and not-for-profit organisations, as well as the broader community, to promote awareness and compliance with the EO Act and other relevant legislation.
• Actively engaging with and consulting community groups to understand and incorporate lived experiences of equal opportunity issues, ensuring programs and initiatives are informed, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.
  
  

This role requires a dynamic and knowledgeable individual with an understanding of equal opportunity principles and the impacts of discrimination and harassment. The ideal candidate will be skilled in researching and developing effective education strategies and resources, and confident in delivering engaging sessions to diverse audiences using adult learning principles. Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—are essential, along with the ability to tailor messaging to suit varied cultural and accessibility needs. A collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to promoting equal opportunity, as well as an interest in human rights, are key to success in this role.

Eligibility

Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
  
  

Application process

How To Apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We Require You To Submit

• Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
• A statement no more than two (2) pages addressing the four following Role Specific Criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.
• Ability to research, develop and create education strategies, programs, resources and materials.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills adaptable to diverse audiences.
• Ability to conduct engagement and education sessions to diverse groups, individually and as part of a team, using adult learning principles and methods, taking into account accessibility and cultural considerations.
• Knowledge and understanding of matters associated with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (EO Act), as well as the causes and effects of discrimination and harassment.
• Contact details of two work related referees.
  
  

All remaining Job-Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner's Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies . Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Greg Watson, Manager Strategy Engagement and Education on (08) 9216 3900 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

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