Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE810338
This is a five (5) year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department of Education Communications directorate is like no other place you’ve worked. We service a very large organisation comprised of over 50,000 staff. You will be working with a diverse group of whip smart, talented communications and media professionals delivering extraordinary things. With a “can do” attitude, we are creative and purposeful in our approach to whatever we undertake.
To lead this impressive team, we are seeking an experienced and innovative person to take up the role of Director – Communications.
This person will guide and inspire the Communications directorate and lead the team’s commitment to excellence and improvement. All our activities enhance the image and reputation of the Department, promote Western Australian Government initiatives in education and support our priorities for Every student, every classroom, every day. This is what drives us and makes our work meaningful.
As a member of the Corporate Executive, you will provide effective high level strategic communications, marketing, and media advice to enable informed decision-making by the Director General, Minister, Corporate Executive, and other Department officers. As Director you will establish and maintain effective partnerships, networks, and forums with key internal and external stakeholders at state and national levels to ensure that high level consultancy services are provided.
You will use your communication skills to negotiate within the Department and other agencies to advance the Department’s objectives and achieve optimal outcomes and will respond to requests for Ministerial and other Government requirements as appropriate.
Additionally, you will oversee the directorate budgets to ensure expenditure is contained within required parameters and for the provision of adequate resources for operations.
An executive search may be conducted to supplement the field of candidates, if required.
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
- Shapes and manages strategy
- Achieves results
- Builds productive relationships
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 Hannah Thompson, Senior Associate Consultant – Price Consulting by telephoning 0437 253 010 or emailing hannah@priceconsulting.com.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 statement of no more than three (3) pages 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
- 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
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement
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.
