Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS882338
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
Fremantle Language Development Centre (FLDC) are seeking a professional, motivated and dynamic Executive Assistant to join their collaborative team.
The successful applicant will ideally assist in providing clerical, administrative and operational support to the Executive Leadership team. You should be comfortable with being responsible for coordinating and providing editorial support for reports, newsletters, correspondence, social media, school website and other online media in accordance with Department protocols and guidelines, ensuring content is current and represents the school’s vision and values. You will ideally have prior experience in providing executive support to the School Board, including preparing and distributing meeting agendas and minutes and attending to general matters.
FLDC is an Independent Public School that provides high quality specialist education for Kindergarten to Year 3 students who have been identified as having a Developmental Language Disorder. We consist of a school and a state-wide Outreach service and provide targeted, intensive language and academic intervention in a supportive environment that focuses on the social, emotional and academic growth of students.
Our FLDC school is located across three sites where facilities are shared with local primary schools, enabling children from the LDC to benefit from interaction and inclusion with mainstream students. The main campus is co-located with Caralee Community School situated in Willagee. The school also has satellite classes at Beeliar Primary School and Bull Creek Primary School.
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):
- Experience in the delivery of administration support services, including the ability to provide executive support to senior managers.
- Well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including experience in using a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Sound verbal and interpersonal communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Sound written communication skills with the ability to prepare correspondence and minutes.
- Good organisational skills, including the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively, exercise initiative and work with minimal supervision.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (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 Fremantle Language Development Centre can be found by visiting www.fremantleldc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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For further job related information
Please contact Nichola Middlemiss, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9312 4850 or emailing nichola.middlemiss@education.wa.edu
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 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.
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:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit 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 the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.