Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE802349
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing ASAP
The Role and our Branch
Non-Government School Regulation is seeking to appoint a Consultant Support Officer - Risk and Compliance to join their team.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The successful applicant will undertake preliminary risk- and evidence-based compliance assessments of non-government schools, including potential non-compliances reported by students, parents and members of the community, and from incident reports from schools themselves. You will maintain and apply a thorough understanding of the relevant legislation, regulations, contemporary risk-based frameworks, operational policies and principals of best practice.
As Consultant Support Officer - Risk and Compliance you will consolidate data, information and evidence for assessments, analyse risks to student safety and learning arising from potential non-compliances and prepare analytical and reports for review by other staff in the Branch
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 skills in identifying risk and managing multiple priorities simultaneously and in accordance with legislation and policy in an organisational performance and/or compliance environment.
- Demonstrated relevant interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to consult, collaborate and liaise effectively with senior managers, officers from other organisations and members of the public.
- Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to prepare preliminary reports, correspondence, minutes and briefing notes and clearly explain information and issues.
- Demonstrated skills in evidence-based research and analysis.
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 Gavin Agacy, Director Non-Government School Regulation, by telephoning (08) 9441 1914 or emailing gavin.agacy@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 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 Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- 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
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 23 March 2023
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.
