This is a concurrent appointment as both Director General and CEO.
The Department of Education is responsible for the delivery of quality public education in Western Australia. The Department has a supporting role for all students in Western Australia. The Department is accountable for regulating and funding Catholic and Independent schools, ensuring both recognition and respect for the independence of these schools. The CEO is accountable for kindergarten to year 12 curriculum, assessment, standards and reporting for all Western Australian schools.
This is a fixed term position for up to 5 years with a competitive remuneration package, including a salary of $528,302 per annum, a fully maintained motor vehicle, plus superannuation.
Job Description
As Director General and CEO, you will be responsible for effective education delivery, with a priority on student achievement across all schools. You will provide efficient management and strategic leadership of the Department, achieving the strategic objectives of the Department and providing expert and independent advice to the Minister and relevant authorities. You will navigate and drive transformational change, engaging with diverse stakeholders to achieve system improvement. Additionally, you will actively seek to raise student achievement for all learners, improve Aboriginal student success and support the mental health and wellbeing of students, and focus on teaching quality.
Selection Criteria
The role of the CEO is critical to organisational and sector-wide performance. The selection process includes assessing applicants against the following the expected behaviours and desirable criteria in the context of the requirements of this position.
Expected behaviours
The Public Sector Commission has defined expected behaviours of all leaders in the public sector. The CEO must, at a minimum, demonstrate the following expected behaviours in order to be successful in this position:
Lead Collectively – You identify and build key strategic relationships and partnerships across the sector.
Think through complexity – You are comfortable with a high level of complexity arising from ambiguity and uncertainty, creating value in an unknowable long-term future.
Dynamically sense the environment – You monitor your environment, and proactively revise strategies and decisions to reflect the immediate and future needs of your agency and the sector.
Delivery on high leverage areas – You explore new opportunities for your agency and challenge the status quo to contribute to the creation of long-term future value.
Build capability – You proactively develop leaders to deliver future value to your agency and the broader sector.
Embody the spirit of the public service – You understand the importance of displaying the spirit of public service in all your decision making, interactions, and professional activities.
Lead adaptively – You demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn and apply your knowledge, skills and experiences in new and challenging situations.
Further details of the expected behaviours and mindsets for this position, which is at the Agency Leader context, can be found on the Public Sector Commission’s website.
For Further Job Related Information
Closing date for applications:
4 pm (WST) Monday 5 August 2024
However, applicants are encouraged to contact the recruitment consultant prior to this date. Where appropriate, pre-screening interviews may commence before the closing date.
Should you have difficulty submitting your application by this date, you may lodge a letter of intent or contact the recruitment consultant to discuss your application. As the selection process will proceed promptly, your full application should be submitted as soon as possible.
We encourage you to contact Liz Jones or Jenny Ethell, Future Leaders on +61 8 9221 0744.
Application Instructions
Please refer to the Application and Process Guide to apply for this position.
The Position Description outlines the CEOs role and responsibilities and should be referred to in your application.
To apply for this position, you are required to submit a:
- current curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your experience, skills and achievements relevant to the office and including the details of two referees
- brief statement in which you address the selection criteria included in the Position Description, in the context of the position requirements, demonstrating your suitability for the position.
Please apply online to Fisher Leadership at https://fisherleadership.com/careers/apply-online/ quoting reference number PSWdge0724.
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APPLICATION AND PROCESS GUIDE Department of Education.pdf
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Position description - DG Department of Education.pdf