Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE763887
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Role and our Branch
The Professional Standards and Conduct Division is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Principal Consultant – Strategic Analysis and Reporting.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The successful applicant will lead the delivery and communication of detailed corporate performance information to meet reporting requirements of the Department and generate high level insights to inform decision making. With an understanding of the public sector accountability framework and relevant obligations, you will be responsible for analysing and evaluating information to support the identification, benchmarking and monitoring of system governance matters and risks. Supporting the Director, you will review and prepare strategic, high quality correspondence, reports and papers to advise and propose options.
As the Principal Consultant – Strategic Analysis and Reporting you will develop, manage and coordinate assurance strategies to enhance reporting and communications, particularly in relation to the governance committees and other oversight and advisory bodies. The Principal Consultant – Strategic Analysis and Reporting will establish and maintain positive working relationships and effective communication networks with internal and external stakeholders.
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 highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to research issues and develop innovative, strategic options for solving complex issues related to system information analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including highly advanced skills in editing, design and construction of formal reporting and correspondence.
- Demonstrated highly developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to undertake high level consultation and negotiation with stakeholders at all levels and build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals in a variety of organisational settings.
- Demonstrated highly developed skills and extensive experience in performance reporting, including knowledge of the Public Sector Management Act and Treasurer’s Instructions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and physical resources to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
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 Tamara Findlay, Director - Risk and Assurance by telephoning (08) 9264 4028 or emailing Tamara.Findlay@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 Monday, 22 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.