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About the role

The Community 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 Equal Opportunity Act 1984 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 and community education sessions.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative initiatives aimed at promoting public awareness and understanding about the Equal Opportunity Act. You will engage with diverse community groups to learn from people’s lived experience to inform the way that the SEE team educates people about equal opportunity legislation and develops strategies to increase awareness and education about equal opportunity topics.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute community engagement strategies to raise awareness and understanding of the Equal Opportunity Act.

Coordinate, develop and publish digital and online content, promotional and educational materials and other information resources, including the Commission’s Annual Report.

Organise, promote and deliver events, workshops and community education sessions to increase awareness of, and compliance with, the Equal Opportunity Act.

Collaborate with community organisations, stakeholders, and the public to promote equal opportunity initiatives.

This role requires a proactive, creative and collaborative individual with excellent communication and organisation skills and a passion for promoting equality and inclusivity. If you are committed to making a positive impact, developing engaging and informative resources and have experience in community engagement and digital content creation, we encourage you to apply.

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

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:

Community Engagement Officer

Applications must be received before Thursday on the 8 May 2025 at 4:30pm.