Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE624042
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Teacher Registration Directorate is seeking to recruit an organised and enthusiastic Principal Investigator in the Investigations and Compliance Branch.
The Principal Investigator will provide strategic and operational leadership in the delivery of complaints investigations and related discipline and impairment review management concerning teachers registered by the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
The successful applicant will develop, implement and evaluate strategies, systems and methodologies for complaints investigation and discipline and impairment review management and compliance with statutory obligations. A qualification in Government Investigations or similar would be highly desirable.
The Teacher Registration Directorate comprises of the Registration and Customer Services Branch, the Investigations and Compliance Branch and the Policy and Quality Assurance Branch. The Directorate is responsible for providing secretariat services to the TRBWA. The Directorate supports the Board’s mission of serving the public interest by ensuring that teachers are registered and teacher education programmes are accredited in accordance with relevant legislation and in the best interests of children.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for fixed term or permanent appointments to other similar vacancies that occur throughout our branch 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:
- Substantial skills and experience in the management and conduct of high-level, complex and sensitive investigations of complaints.
- Substantial knowledge and understanding of investigations within a regulatory context.
- Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, with a proven ability to develop innovative approaches to the development and implementation of organisational change in the work environment.
- Highly developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to undertake high level consultations and collaborations and commitment to provide a quality customer service.
- Knowledge in judicial processes resulting from disciplinary investigations in accordance with relevant legislation and statutory provisions.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the branch 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.
For further job related information:
Please contact Nick Wells, Assistant Director – Teacher Registration Board WA, by telephoning (08) 9223 9127 or emailing nick.wells@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 three (3) page statement addressing the five (5) Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages 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 and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable 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 Monday, 30 March 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED