Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE794218
This is a thirty-six (36) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term ASAP with possible thirty-six (36) month extension
The Role and our Branch
The Early Childhood Education Branch is seeking to appoint a Project Consultant – KindiLink.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The successful applicant will support the KindiLink project across 38 sites across Western Australia. This will include providing guidance and support for the teacher and Aboriginal Islander Education Officers (AIEO) educators facilitating the early learning program, including the “3a Abecedarian Approach Australia ” play-and-learn practises, and content used for the delivery of KindiLink. They will work with two team members to identify and analyse opportunities to improve the learning program, and issues relating to the implementation of KindiLink. Additionally, the Project Consultant will contribute to system-level briefings and reports. On occasion, the Project Consultant will be called upon to work on other Early Childhood matters, including National Quality Standard verifications of schools’ self-assessments.
The Primary, Early Childhood & Education Support is responsible for implementing systemic policy and strategic planning in early childhood education for Western Australian public schools. The Branch has responsibility for implementing state and national early childhood education reforms, including National Partnerships and Agreements. This includes policy leadership and direct support to schools for the early years of schooling, and liaison across education sectors and government and non-government agencies.
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 well developed knowledge and understanding of current policies and initiatives associated with early childhood education, including contemporary curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
- Demonstrated cultural responsive practices that focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and their families.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of reports, briefings and general correspondence.
- Demonstrated highly developed verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with senior officers and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve required objectives.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and practice in the development and presentation of professional learning for early childhood education matters.
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 Narell Black, Principal Consultant by telephoning (08) 6206 2067 or emailing Narell.Black@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:
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia or extensive equivalent experience
- 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 Tuesday, 30 May 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.
