Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE720815
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing January, 2022.
The Role and our Branch
The System Performance Branch is seeking to appoint a highly dedicated and motivated individual to the role of Senior Consultant - Research.
The Senior Consultant, Research will:
- Provide advice to internal business units planning to conduct or commission research and evaluation activities.
- Provide information and advice to external researchers, schools and other agencies about the Department’s Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties policy, including the research application approval process and requirements.
- Assess the suitability of submitted research applications to be approved to proceed, taking into account logistical, legal, policy and ethical considerations pertinent to conducting research in the school education sector.
- Undertake high-level research and analysis to identify emerging trends and issues relating to the conduct of research, evaluations and reviews in educational contexts.
- Contribute to the review and development of research and evaluation policies, guidelines and support materials.
- Consult and negotiate with internal business areas and external research applicants to clarify and resolve any potential issues identified in research applications.
- Prepare formal, written advice and correspondence for the Director, System and School Performance regarding the suitability of each submitted research application, highlighting any potential issues or risks and how they were resolved or are to be minimised.
- Prepare correspondence, briefing notes, reports and Ministerial responses related to research and evaluation activities.
- Oversee the development, maintenance, review and enhancement of operational guidelines and procedures to record and track the progression of research applications and the progress of approved research.
- Manage ongoing monitoring processes for approved research requests for data.
- Provide training, advice and support to other team members.
Cultural Diversity
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.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria within the context of the role.
- Demonstrated substantial understanding of the logistical, legal, policy and ethical considerations for research in the school education sector, including familiarity with the National Statements, Australian Codes and Guidelines relating to the ethical and responsible conduct of research.
- Demonstrated highly developed analytical and conceptual skills with a strong understanding of contemporary approaches to applied research and program evaluation in the field of school education, including the use of linked administrative data sets.
- Demonstrated highly developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, including undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations and ability to convey ideas persuasively and foster strategic relationships.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills including experience in the preparation of Ministerial responses, briefing notes, reports, policies and guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis techniques and software, and in developing and maintaining spreadsheets, databases and formal records.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Bev Vickers, Principal Evaluation Officer, System Performance by telephoning (08) 9264 4649 or emailing Bev.Vickers@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 all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (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 before commencing employment
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 20 December 2021.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
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 division 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.