Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE730783
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2022
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
The Role and our Branch
Statewide Services is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and solutions focused individual who will assist in leading a multi-disciplinary team based at Statewide Services in Padbury.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement and educational outcomes, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. Schools can submit a Request for Assistance for students with complex needs. This may include students that are experiencing challenges with their disabilities, behaviour and engagement in schooling.
The Program Coordinator will lead a multidisciplinary team of staff including Consultant Teachers, Social Workers, School Psychologist Consultants and Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinators to provide support for students with complex needs. The Program Coordinator will manage, monitor and coordinate the delivery of assigned cases. They will provide leadership and support to staff to work across Statewide Services, regions and other key stakeholders to deliver holistic, integrated services and supports to schools.
The successful applicant will provide high-level advice which will assist in the development of policies and procedures that align services and support to promote educational outcomes for students with complex needs. The Program Coordinator will provide professional leadership, coaching and mentoring programs to build capacity of staff, schools and other stakeholders.
The successful applicant will also need to be prepared to travel if required and hold a current and valid ‘C’ class drivers licence.
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
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge in the use of data systems and analysis processes.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage and conduct needs analysis utilising case management processes.
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
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 Sharon Baryon-Hay, Associate Principal by telephoning 0436 933 720 or emailing Sharon.Baron-Hay@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 three (3) 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
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- 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 (www.wa.gov.au)
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 18 May 2022.
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.