Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE677598
Appointment Pool
The School Staffing Support team is committed to providing effective workforce consultancy support for schools, building the capability of school leaders in workforce and salary management.
We are seeking applications from human resource professionals who exemplify personal integrity and self-awareness, to join our team.
The School Staffing Support Branch is seeking to establish a pool of School Staffing Consultants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2021 and up to the end of November 2022. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2021, up to the end of November 2022.
The opportunity
Our team of 16 senior consultants are focussed on people – engaging with them to achieve good outcomes, and working with them to build capability and knowledge in human resources. Our schools manage their own budgets, and we support them to do this. The role is solution focussed, working in partnership with school leaders, line managers and employees.
Our day to day work sees us deliver a comprehensive and responsive workforce consultancy to school leaders in relation to human resources, school salary management and redeployment matters. In our team, you will support a portfolio of schools as an essential contact point for school leaders seeking operational advice to meet their current and future workforce needs.
We provide high level case management to employees, working with them on their redeployment journey, and advocating for great outcomes on their behalf. You will apply your strong knowledge of public sector legislation, industrial instruments and policies to support a variety of school based employees.
About you
You will first and foremost be committed to people, and excellence in your human resource practice. You will have demonstrated ability to communicate and influence effectively to build productive relationships with employees at levels, preferably within the school environment. You will be able to work collaboratively within our team to identify innovative and practical solutions to problems and challenges; and put them into action.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Substantial skills and experience in the application of a public sector legislative framework and associated policies relevant to this role.
- Highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate professionally, build effective working relationships and networks, and provide an effective consultancy service and influence results.
- Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions which support the organisation’s objectives.
- Organisational skills and ability to plan, prioritise, negotiate and implement strategies to deliver quality outcomes within a given timeframe and in a customer focussed manner
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 Liza Boland, Manager, School Staffing Support by telephoning (08) 9264 4453 or emailing liza.boland@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
All applications are submitted online. Simply select “Apply for Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A 2-3 page statement addressing the selection criteria, in the 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
- 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday 24 May 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED