Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS808860
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2023
Western Australian College of Agriculture – Denmark (the College) is seeking to appoint a motivated and creative Marketing and Administration Support Officer to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will ideally apply innovation and creativity in the development and implementation of the College marketing plan whilst assisting in the production and the sub-editing of a range of communications to ensure compliance with College and Departmental policies and guidelines.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- College printed and online publications.
- Newsletters, letters, and circulars.
- Social media promotions.
- Website updates and content creation.
- Coordination and publication of various reports and documents; and
- Creation and promotion of media releases.
The Marketing and Administration Support Officer will also assist with the coordination of College events and activities including Open Day and Primary Awareness Day.
The successful applicant will have an ability to promote the College brand, image and reputation and report to leadership on measurable objectives. As such, the possession of well-developed people skills, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with College leadership is highly regarded. The ability to maintain positive relationships with stakeholders will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will ideally have the flexibility to provide general administrative support to the College.
The College provides Year 10 to Year 12 students with a unique educational experience focused on innovation and excellence. The College is located just east of the town centre of Denmark, 420kms south of Perth. Students are offered the opportunity to achieve the best possible educational outcomes within the context of a commercially operating farm, state of the art trade training workshops, undercover equestrian facility, and a robotic dairy. The College operates at capacity with a full residential facility supplemented by local students attending as day students.
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 school 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.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- sound written communications skills, including the ability to gather and edit material for printed and online publications.
- well-developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- initiative and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
- ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment to meet conflicting timeframes.
- ability to maintain multimedia platforms.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
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.
Further information about WA College of Agriculture - Denmark can be found by visiting www.denmarkag.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Craig Armstrong, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Denmark by telephoning 08 9848 0200 or emailing craig.armstrong@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 the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria 1, 2 and 5 only, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to five (5) 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.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable 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, 6 April 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
