Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE820114
Please note as of Friday, 26 May 2023 at 3:45PM (AWST) an amendment was made to the closing date
This is a twenty-four (24) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 10.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
The Role and our Branch
Program Kaartdijin is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated individual for the role of Principal Consultant – Communications to join their team.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
Program Kaartdijin has been established to procure and configure a functionally fit, technologically robust solution to replace the current School Information System (SIS) used in more than 800 public schools across Western Australia. The Program vision is to provide a contemporary school and student administration, timetabling and finance solution connecting people, processes and systems for school communities now and into the future.
Program Kaartdijin is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual for the role of Principal Consultant – Communications. This individual will provide professional and strategic management support to the Principal Program Director and wider team in leading, developing, implementing and coordinating strategic communication strategies, campaigns and change management strategies, ensuring outcomes align to the Program’s strategic direction and priorities. Additionally, this individual will manage the development of content and publications pertaining to the Program, ensuring articulation with policy and Program requirements, for use on IKON and in associated products.
The successful applicant will be organised, personable, possess excellent written and verbal communication and time management. Will be able to prioritise tasks and effectively collaborate with multiple staff in multiple departments and contexts.
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 substantial experience in communications, including formulation, implementation and evaluation of communications projects and programs, analysis and reporting on performance.
3. Demonstrated substantial experience in managing large and/or complex projects, including change management, to deliver agreed outcomes within specified timeframes.
4. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate with and influence high level stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem- solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems aligned to strategic direction.
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 Jennifer McAuliffe, Training and Support Manager by telephoning (08) 9264 4883 or emailing Jennifer.McAuliffe@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 three (3) 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 Friday, 2 June 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.