Enhance Welcoming Australia’s connections, visibility and impact in WA
Welcoming Australia is seeking a well-connected and experienced State Coordinator to strengthen our presence and impact across Western Australia. This part-time role will lead the delivery and growth of the Welcoming Cities initiative in WA, while building relationships and connecting local governments, community organisations, businesses, education providers and other stakeholders with Welcoming Australia’s broader work.
The role supports and connects local governments, community organisations, businesses, education providers, and other stakeholders to engage with Welcoming Australia’s work. Acting as a trusted local contact, the Coordinator builds relationships, facilitates collaboration, shares knowledge and connects stakeholders with relevant programs, resources and opportunities that contribute to more welcoming and inclusive communities. While the primary focus is supporting Welcoming Cities members and prospective members, the Coordinator also identifies opportunities to connect stakeholders with Welcoming Australia’s other initiatives, namely Welcoming Workplaces, Welcoming Clubs and Welcoming Universities, and assist with local delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Act as Welcoming Australia’s local representative in Western Australia, building and maintaining productive relationships with local governments, State Government agencies, community organisations, peak bodies, businesses, education providers and other key stakeholders.
- Support existing and prospective members of Welcoming Australia initiatives through knowledge sharing, partnership development, celebration of success, and standards and accreditation.
- Coordinate online and in-person network meetings, workshops, communities of practice and other member engagement activities.
- Support local delivery of cross-initiative activities, events and projects where appropriate
- Identify and develop opportunities to showcase the work and impact of Welcoming Australia, its members and partners through case studies, presentations, events, communications and other engagement activities.
- Identify emerging opportunities, partnerships and community needs, and share these with managers and program leads to support organisational planning and future initiatives.
- Plan and coordinate activities, events, and project deliverables to a high standard, within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Contribute to organisational planning, monitoring, evaluation, continuous improvement and team activities.
Welcoming Australia is a remote-first organisation. The successful candidate will be based in Western Australia and should be prepared to work remotely, attend meetings and events across the metropolitan area, and travel within Western Australia and interstate as required. Travel is an important element of the role, including visits to local governments, partner organisations and regional communities.
Employment Opportunity
Position: State Coordinator (Western Australia)
Work Type/s: Contract (Part-time, 3 days per week),
Duration: Fixed Term to 30 June 2027 with possibility of renewal
Location: Based in Western Australia, attending events and meetings across the metropolitan area, and travel within Western Australia and interstate as required
Applications close: midnight (AWST), 4th September
Salary: SCHADS Award Level 5, plus leave loading and superannuation
Applications / Interest
Please direct any enquiries and applications to coo@welcoming.org.au.
Applications must include:
- Cover letter addressing all essential and desirable criteria (as outlined in the Position Description).
- CV / resumé including at least two (2) professional referees
Position Description
Download the position description including key selection criteria.
Welcoming Australia (WA) is a national not-for-profit organisation and non-partisan movement committed to cultivating a culture of welcome and advancing an Australia where people of all backgrounds have equal opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. Our approach is underpinned by the values of positivity, relationships, honesty and change.
Welcoming Australia is an equal opportunity employer and a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (including people from refugee or asylum seeking backgrounds) are encouraged to apply.
Welcoming Australia acknowledges that our work is conducted on the unceded lands of First Nations representing hundreds of clans and language groups. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and work towards reconciliation with, and self-determination for, the First Peoples of this country.
