Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE763456
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
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
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Digital Coordinator with fresh ideas and great communication skills to join our team.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
You will undertake communications and engagement requirements for the department’s website and the development of online content. By applying best practice stakeholder engagement techniques and processes you will work with business areas to define their needs and translate these to an online environment. As Digital Coordinator you will plan, implement and evaluate elements of the website and other digital assets as required; and provide specialist advice and support. You will need some technical knowledge, but high-level communication skills are essential.
In this role you will create, curate and edit website and online content as well as provide information on the effective use of the systems, manage technical issues and provide advice on enhancements and fixes to business areas and suppliers in maintaining the websites. The Digital Coordinator develops strategies and procedures to support the accuracy of online content and works with stakeholders and team members to continually improve and enhance the departments online presence.
We’re looking for someone who will model our work behaviours of being purposeful, connected, high performing and leading ethically. Our people are passionate about what they do. We want someone who values the work we do as well as everyone in the team.
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
Please select criteria to be used for written application:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with developing websites, including user journey mapping, user experience and delivering effective content.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with proven investigative skills and ability to interpret data and provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing projects.
- Demonstrated highly developed project management skills, including project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 Kim Parkin, Principal Public Relations Coordinator by telephoning (08) 9264 4388 or emailing Kim.Parkin@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 two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) 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 Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- 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
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 11 August 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.