Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE765603
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Role and our Branch
Financial Planning and Resourcing (FPR) is seeking a highly motivated Administrative Officer to join their team. This is a full-time position; however, consideration may be given to applicants seeking part-time opportunities.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
Applicants who are proactive, capable of working independently, able to deal with multiple demands, have good organisational skills, exhibit a flexible approach and have a strong attention to detail will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants will be highly organised and be able to provide efficient support to all branches within FPR. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels and provide customer-focussed services.
The successful applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience and skills using databases and TRIM the Department’s document management system would be advantageous in this role.
Suitable applicants will respond to telephone calls, diary appointments, e-mail and other communications whilst preparing correspondence, Ministerial responses and reports in accordance with Departmental correspondence protocols. In addition to maintaining an effective correspondence filing system for corporate information and records relating to projects, initiatives, committees and other activities, you will undertake payment of accounts, credit card reconciliation and purchasing requirements, whilst maintaining financial data and preparing expenditure reports.
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
1. Demonstrated experience in clerical and general administrative duties.
3. Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels.
5. Demonstrated good organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative and work independently or as part of a team.
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 Lisa Smith, Director – Financial Planning & Resourcing by telephoning (08) 9264 4915 or emailing Lisa.Smith12@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.