Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE819844
This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
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
Asset Planning and Services is seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant - Security and Emergency Management to join their team.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
This role manages the electronic security program. Responsibilities include the development of systems and processes for the effective monitoring of the performance of contractors, including conducting service delivery reviews and evaluations. The successful incumbent will also oversee the contract administration process including contract payments, contract variations and the monitoring of expenditure. Contract renewal reviews and the implementation of plans to mitigate risk is also included in this role.
Emergency Management also forms part of this role, the extent of responsibilities includes the contribution to the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, plans and guidelines for the management of emergencies at schools. This role will also provide policy, planning and procedural advice and support related to security and emergency management, before during and after an incident and make recommendations to improve security, emergency management and incident management to reduce damage and minimise risk to assets and facilities. Emergency Management forms about 20% of the role.
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 considerable experience in and specialist knowledge with designing and negotiating the acquisition and maintenance of electronic security and CCTV systems.
- Demonstrated considerable experience in and specialist knowledge of procurement, project and contract management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency management arrangements in Western Australia and an understanding of incident and risk management associated with bushfires and other natural disasters.
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 John Marrapodi, Manager Security Asset Planning and Services by telephoning (08) 9264 4825 or emailing John.Marrapodi@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 six (6) 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
- be on-call for security and emergency management responses
- obtain or hold a valid driver’s licence
- 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 Thursday, 1 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
