The Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc (WACOSS) is the peak body of community service organisations and individuals in Western Australia. WACOSS stands for an inclusive, just and equitable society. We advocate for social change to improve the wellbeing of West Australians and to strengthen the community sector service that supports them. WACOSS is part of a national network comprising ACOSS and the State and Territory Councils of Social Service, which represent the interests of low income and socially disadvantaged people across Australia, and assists and supports the community sector with the delivery of community services.

The WA Digital Inclusion Project (WADIP) has been established to support digitally excluded people and bridge the digital divide within the WA community. The project is currently implementing seven innovative initiatives across the key areas of ability, access, and affordability, to increase digital inclusion so that everyone can fully participate in a society experiencing rapid digital transformation in every aspect of work, learning, and life, and gain significant social and economic benefits.

The WADIP Project Support Officer will be responsible for providing administrative support across the project’s various programs and activities. This will include monitoring and responding to queries from project participants and partners, coordinating and setting up templates for project meetings including agendas, invites and minutes, supporting creation and monitoring of registrations for events and responses to expressions of interest, and working closely with senior team members to support with administrative and implementation activities as required. The position receives support from the Executive Manager, WA Digital Inclusion Project.

This full-time role provides extensive opportunities to engage with a dynamic project and supportive team dedicated to bridging the digital divide in WA.

You must have considerable administration experience and skills and feel confident to adapt and respond to a dynamic work environment.

WACOSS is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disadvantage, women, young and mature aged workers and the LGBTQIA+ community.

We offer great working conditions and a generous leave provisions.

A position description is attached.