Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE665608
PLEASE BE AWARE AN AMENDMENT HAS BEEN TO THE CLOSING DATE ON 1.02.2021
This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing April 2021 with possible extension (12 months)
The Gumala Aboriginal Corporation supports Gumala families and their children aged between 0 and 4 years, and other Indigenous families in the Pilbara Region. It provides funding to enable the delivery of an early learning program using the 3A (Abecedarian Approach Australia) approach. This position coordinates the program across centres in the Pilbara Region. The role is based in Karratha.
The initiatives objectives are to:
- implement a sustainable model of the Abecedarian Approach
- improve children’s (0-4) oral language, social and emotional skills and wellbeing
- establish strong links between the community and the school, providing a seamless transition between home and mainstream education
- develop modified and culturally appropriate materials
- provide ongoing positive effects on children’s educational achievements.
The successful applicant will provide educational leadership to schools and communities that builds capacity by implementing and promoting the 3A Program, and encouraging parents, school staff and volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the 3A Program’s vision and goals.
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 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 work related requirements:
- extensive knowledge and understanding of early years teaching and learning practices, particularly relating to Aboriginal students and their communities.
- extensive skills and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating learning programs and strategies at a school, region or system level.
- capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
- ability to provide strategic leadership that builds capacity, deals effectively with change and generates innovative solutions related to achieving educational outcomes.
- highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports and establish effective working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve planned outcomes.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria 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 Dianne Leverett, Coordinator Regional Services, by phoning 04 3691 8723 or emailing Dianne.Leverett@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 maximum two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to two (2) 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
- 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
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
- undertake travel throughout the Pilbara region.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 10 February 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED