Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SA597617
This is a sixteen (16) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2019 with possible extension twelve (12) months
The Kimberley Schools Project (the Project) is a collaborative partnership between the Department of Education, Catholic Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia, the Department of Regional Development and the Regional Services Reform Unit.
It provides $25 million of Royalties for Regions funding to accelerate and intensify existing strategies to address low education outcomes in the Kimberley and underpins broader economic and social development in the region.
The Project has four key pillars or areas of activity:
- Targeted teaching – evidence-based teaching strategies, quality materials and frequent measurement of achievement.
- Better early years learning and care - community initiatives that build on and improve existing services, and engage families as first teachers.
- Regular attendance – community partnerships to deliver strategies that respond to drivers on non-attendance in a particular community.
- Increased student and community engagement – development with the community of extended learning programs and related initiatives.
Support includes coaching and advice for school leaders and teachers, as well as learning and assessment resources that are both evidence-based and tailored to the needs of Kimberley children. The Project is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Program Coordinator to coordinate the Regular Attendance and Increased Student and Community Engagement pillars both at Fitzroy Valley DHS and in the wider Fitzroy Valley cluster of schools.
The successful applicant will be required to have extensive skills and experience in the development and implementation of programs, strategies and approaches at a school, region or system level and possess highly developed communication and presentation skills, including experience in data management and preparing reports.
In addition, they will require a demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership, deal effectively with change, and generate and apply innovative solutions across the Project’s key components. The Project is driven and coordinated by the Principal of Fitzroy Valley DHS and the Manager and Principal of the Kimberley Schools Project
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;
- Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs);
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Fitzroy Valley District High School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact Stephen Traynor, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9193 0900 (during the school holidays) please contact Stephen on his mobile: 0400 832 560 or emailing Stephen.Traynor@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 4 October 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED