Expression of Interest and Request for Proposals to Provide Services at the Integrated Services Centres

A primary objective of the Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) is to achieve full participation of culturally and linguistically diverse communities in social, economic and cultural life.

In 2007, the State Government established two Integrated Services Centres (ISCs), one each at Parkwood and Koondoola Primary Schools, to address the needs of humanitarian entrants. The ISCs are a partnership between OMI, the Department of Health and the Department of Education and Training.

The ISCs comprise a Community Health Nurse, a mental health specialist, a Multicultural Community Liaison Worker (MCLW) and an administration assistant at each site. OMI is seeking to engage one or two service provider(s) to provide the services of both a MCLW and an administration assistant for the ISCs at Koondoola and Parkwood Primary Schools, along with organising programs and events for the benefit of the ISC clients, for the period
1 January 2010 to 30 June 2011.

It is intended that the services provided at the ISCs will be available for 50 weeks per year, (including school holidays) and five days per week with occasional after hours and weekend responsibilities.

Respondents can apply to provide services at one or both
location(s). Respondents should clearly indicate which location(s) they are applying for and whether they intend to provide services through one full-time staff member or through two or more part-time staff members. For respondents who wish to submit an offer to provide the services at both locations, a separate proposal will be required for each location.

The application template and the draft service agreement may be downloaded below or obtained by contacting Leanne Dicembre on 9217 1608 or by email at leanne.dicembre@omi.wa.gov.au

Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday 4 December 2009.