Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE819396
This is a thirty (30) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department of Education is the WA public sector’s largest employer, with over 55,000 staff across the state delivering quality education to over 320,000 students.
We are seeking a committed and innovative individual to fill the role of Principal Program Director and lead Program Kaartdijin (the Program).
Program Kaartdijin’s scope is to replace the current School Information System (SIS) with a contemporary product/s that will enable a more effective approach to student administration, school administration, timetabling and finance across all Public Schools in Western Australia.
The program is entering the next phase of build and test prior to deployment across Western Australian schools from 2024. As Principal Program Director you will oversee the test and build, and implementation of the program.
You will also provide quality strategic advice to inform the governance of the program. Governance exists through a program board, program control group and a range of advisory group. The program also reports to the Department’s Corporate Executive, Risk and Assurance Committees and external assurance providers.
The successful applicant will possess highly effective communication skills that will allow them to work collaboratively and to establish and maintain effective partnerships and networks with both internal and external stakeholders.
The success of the program relies on the program director being able to negotiate and work with the Department’s ICT Department and other down stream users of the school information system. Program Kaartdijin will enable schools to meet their legislative requirements for enrolment, attendance and financial management.
Experience in leading large-scale business projects is an essential for this role. Due to the classification of this role as an Education Act Position applicants must be eligible for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia.
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
- Shapes and manages strategy
- Achieves results
- Builds productive relationships
- Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
- Communicates and influences effectively
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 Melesha Sands, Deputy Director General Schools by telephoning (08) 9264 5602 or emailing Melesha.Sands@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
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement;
- the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement
- any training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 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 Wednesday, 7 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.
