Communications & Information Officer

Communications & Information Officer Position No : Level / Salary : Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 (PSCSAA 2024) Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time Branch : Countering Violent Extremism Unit Location : Maylands Closing Date : 4 : 00 PM THE OPPORTUNITY Are you ready for your next exciting role? The Western Australia Police Force is seeking a dynamic and skilled Communication and Information Officer to join the Countering Violent Extremism Unit. In this pivotal role, you will help shape strategic communications for the WA Countering Violent Extremism Intervention and Support Program (WAISP), managing digital assets, enhancing online services and delivering impactful public awareness initiatives that strengthen community resilience. If you have strong communication skills, experience in online content management and a passion for meaningful engagement, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in supporting community safety. There is currently one (1) Temporary full-time position available for a period of twelve (12) months with the possibility of extension up to June 2028, this position is temporarily funded for a finite period. THE BENEFITS Flexible working arrangements. Professional development opportunities and study leave / assistance. 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. 4 weeks of Annual Leave with the option to purchase additional leave each year. Free on-site gym facilities and swimming pool. Free flu vaccinations annually. Access to an Employee Assistance Program including immediate family members living at home. Access to free WA Police Force Chaplaincy and Psychological services. An active social club that welcomes WA Police Force family members. POSITION OBJECTIVE This position contributes to the Western Australia (WA) Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Intervention and Support Program by supporting the development and maintenance of digital communication assets. Researches and coordinates program public awareness initiatives in line with strategies and plans. APPLICATION PROCESS Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees). Applicants are asked to provide a one (1) page statement of claim addressing all the work-related requirements outlined in the attached position description. Applicants are also required to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form. The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor / manager unless exceptional circumstances exist. We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is identified in the attached position description form. Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work-Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process. OTHER CONDITIONS Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then 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 initial date of the appointment. Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants. SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices. Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment. WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process. The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and / or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force. FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below. 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