This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Project Support branch is looking for a flexible and motivated Principal Consultant to join their team. We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, and solutions-oriented professional ready to make a meaningful impact.
To be suitable for this role you will demonstrate flexibility, responsiveness, careful planning, attention to detail, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
The role
As the Principal Consultant, you will understand considerations related to online services for students and the implications for public schools.
This includes, but is not limited to, providing high-level professional and strategic support for the effective development, implementation, and communication of supports associated with the Students Online in Public Schools policy and procedures, and in particular the online third-party assessment and guidance available to school (third-party assessment catalogue).
The successful applicant will develop strong stakeholder relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. As such, communication skills are paramount.
As a member of the Project Support team, you will:
- use collaborative strategies to develop approaches to support schools
- provide third-party initiative progress updates on a regular basis to the manager and senior leaders
- support the manager to develop the capacity of team members of the third-party initiative.
As a Principal Consultant, you will be required to contribute to a broad range of initiatives within the Project Support team and across Statewide Services.
Who are we
Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
The Project Support Branch sits within the Service Design and Support Directorate within the Statewide Services Division. The Service Design and Support Directorate provides the shared functions and support needed to strengthen services to schools. The branch also coordinates, implements, and supports programs, initiatives, and special projects. Its purpose is to provide strategy, policy, and program oversight and operational support to Statewide Services.
We seek candidates who are passionate about continuous improvement and systems optimisation. Having experience in planning, implementing, and managing systems would be beneficial, though not essential.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located the Statewide Services Centre in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Consideration is given to home-based work arrangements aligned to the Department of Education’s guidance.
- Free parking
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kathrin Stroud, Manager on (08) 6206 2091 or emailing Kathrin.Stroud@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) pages statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of current State and National education trends, policies, and frameworks to support the delivery of support to schools.
- Demonstrated high-level planning and management skills with a proven ability to plan and coordinate initiatives in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in applying strategic thinking to achieve outcomes and implementing effective change management strategies.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports, Ministerial communication, briefing notes and policy.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
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: DOE924967
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 11 November 2024.
