Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE706050
Appointment Pool
Please note: as of Friday 15 October 2021 an amendment has been made to the closing date of this vacancy.
The Kimberley Schools Project is seeking to establish a pool of Program Coordinator – Targeted Teaching for appointments to fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during 2022. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2022.
These roles will be based in either Broome, Kununurra or Fitzroy Crossing.
Suitable applicants will provide educational leadership to schools and communities by implementing and promoting the Project, and encouraging school staff, volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the Project’s vision and goals. They will use effective change strategies and lead schools and communities to accept and develop opportunities for improving educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy. Additionally, they will provide expert advice and support to schools in developing and implementing targeted programs, plans, strategies and approaches for improving student achievement.
The Kimberley Schools Project is a collaborative partnership between the Department of Education, Catholic Education Western Australia, the Association of Independent Schools Western Australia, and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. It is a Royalties for Regions funded project designed to accelerate and intensify existing strategies to address low education outcomes in the Kimberley.
Further information about the Kimberley Schools Project can be found by visiting www.kdc.wa.gov.au/the-kimberley/kimberley-schools-project
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning practices
- Highly developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in the development and implementation of programs, strategies and approaches across the Project’s four key components at a school, region or system level.
- Demonstrated well developed communication and presentation skills, including experience in data management and preparing reports.
- Ability to provide strategic leadership, deal effectively with change, and generate and apply innovative solutions across the Project’s key components.
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 Ian Ralph, Principal, by telephoning 0403 762 889 or emailing Ian.Ralph@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 four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- Your preferred work location: Broome, Kununurra or Fitzroy Crossing
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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 before commencing employment
- undertake travel throughout the Kimberley Region
- 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 Department 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, 22 October 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED