This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Statewide Services is seeking to appoint a motivated and committed Teacher to join the Service Allocation Prioritisation and Coordination branch within the Service Planning and Coordination Directorate.
The Service Planning and Coordination (SPC) Directorate provides the systems and processes that enable an integrated model of support to schools, which enables them to access the services and advice they need to address their student achievement challenges. Family and Interagency Response in Education (FAIRE) is a multidisciplinary team within the SPC Directorate, that provides short-term intensive support to students presenting with the most complex needs and their families, as well as planning support to schools and regions, where required.
Service provision can include identifying areas of need with families and supporting engagement with external services, partnering with services to increase the effectiveness of wraparound support, collaboration with key stakeholders and services to allow consistent support, collaboration with regional services staff to identify and respond to complex needs, and connecting Aboriginal families and young people with culturally appropriate agencies and supports.
The Role
The suitable applicant would work within the multidisciplinary team, consisting of a Program Coordinator, Social Workers, Teachers and Aboriginal Youth Support Coordinators. This team provides support to referred students with complex needs, working with families, schools, Education Regional Office staff, Statewide Services branches and external agencies.
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Teacher role is responsible for engaging with students and their families; liaison between home and school settings; supporting schools to develop supportive learning environments, including trauma-informed practice; collaborating with education stakeholders; supporting student transitions between school settings; supporting individual case coordination; and providing educational expertise to external support agencies and services. Teachers provide support to the Program Coordinator with team processes and development of materials and resources.
The role is based at Statewide Services in Padbury and involves home, school, and external agency visits. It includes travel to regional areas, with state-wide travel requiring overnight stays, long-distance driving, and air travel, some of which may be to remote locations. Applicants must hold a current and valid “C” class driver’s license.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Following the registration of the new School Education Act Employees’ (Teachers and Administrators) General Agreement 2023, please be aware that some allowance rates may change.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jessica Hennah, Program Coordinator on 0436 929 584 or emailing jessica.hennah@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE913213
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 11 November 2024
