This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2025.
The Incident Support Unit (ISU) is responsible for developing strategic initiatives, organising, and overseeing the implementation of a coordinated incident management response and capability building for the Department of Education (the Department).
The Role
If successful, you will undertake an active role in Incident Support Coordination upon activation of Level 2 and 3 incidents. You will provide incident management consultancy, advice and liaise with regional education offices and the West Australian Police Force’s State Operations Command Centre to minimise risk to staff, students and property.
The Principal Consultant, develops, implements, and evaluates operational incident management strategies in accordance with relevant legislation, frameworks and governance. They are required to coordinate timely and sustainable incident management services and responses including monitoring emergency alerts and liaison between stakeholders. They are also required to assist with building knowledge capability within the Department aligned with the four phases of incident management.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance.
- 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).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
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 Eddie Tighe, Manager, Incident Support on (08) 9264 5393 or by emailing eddie.tighe@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.
- undertake on call in accordance with the on call roster.
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 must include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge and experience in risk mitigation and incident management, including expertise in risk and incident management governance from a Government or similar context.
- Demonstrated ability to implement procedures that facilitate monitoring, reporting and delivery of outcomes on schedule in a demanding environment and under tight timelines.
- 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 preparing reports and high-level briefing notes and providing input into policy and framework development.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and experience in applying strategic thinking to achieve outcomes and implement effective reform initiatives.
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: DOE932221
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 Tuesday, 3 December 2024
