Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS822227
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2023
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Workplace Learning Coordinator to join their friendly team.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus ESC (CJSC ESC) is a dynamic place which provides educational opportunities for young adults in Years 10 to 13. The school’s curriculum is highly specialised and aligns with effective contemporary pedagogy for students who are neurodiverse learners. Our curriculum focuses on developing functional literacy and numeracy, communication and social and emotional skills. We work in partnership with our families, service providers and other stakeholders to ensure success for all students. We have a well-established reputation for excellence and leadership in educating students with disabilities and providing a welcoming and respectful learning environment.
The Workplace Learning Program is the main focus for many of our students as they work towards creating meaningful employment pathways post school.
In this role you will coordinate Vocational Education and Training (VET)/ Work Place Learning (WPL) operations, managing a team to induct students successfully into the program. Locating industry placements and ensuring collaborative and positive partnerships with employers, you will assist in developing and introducing systems and strategies that provide a responsive and effective WPL program.
Effective planning and organisational skills would be beneficial to this role as the successful applicant will be required to administer records and databases using a variety of software packages and assist in the planning and sustainability of work placements.
The successful applicant will also provide advice and communicate with the school community and parents to ensure suitable post school outcomes for students. Liaising with key stakeholders, the Workplace Coordinator will track student attendance, extra support needs and behavioural issues. The Workplace Coordinator will also coordinate parent information sessions and support in student transition meetings to ensure positive outcomes for all 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):
- Knowledge of Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning programs and the ability to facilitate school/industry partnerships.
- Well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Well developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (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 Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support Centre can be found by visiting cyriljacksonesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Becc Dalgleish, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9413 4850 or emailing Rebecca.Dalgleish@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), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) 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:
- 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.
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
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
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
