Quality Teaching are seeking to establish a pool of Education Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise in the Graduate Teacher Induction Program during the 2025 year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Teaching Quality and Innovation (TQI) Directorate includes two branches that inform and contribute to system, State and Commonwealth initiatives, being:
- Quality Teaching
- Curriculum Priorities
The Quality Teaching Branch develops the strategies and resources to inform, build and strengthen effective teaching practices across the public school system, and includes the Graduate Teacher Induction Program.
We are seeking passionate and innovative educators to become part of the Graduate Teacher Induction Program.
The Role
The Education Officer role demands exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to cultivate strong partnerships both within and outside the Department. A deep understanding of effective teaching and learning practices, along with experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating professional learning, is essential. Experience in coaching is highly desirable.
Essential to the Education Officer role is a belief in and commitment to cultural responsiveness and support for early career teachers to create culturally safe and engaging learning environments for all students.
A key aspect of this role is enhancing the self-efficacy of early career teachers by guiding them through reflective practice as they transition from university to classroom practice. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of quality teaching across Western Australia, by helping graduate teachers develop and sustain high impact practices that drive student progress and achievement.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025
- generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- consideration to home-based work arrangements aligned to the Department of Education’s guidance
- 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 Anita Graffin, Principal Education Officer on (08) 9402 6243 or by emailing anita.graffin@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.
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- 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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- a three (3) page statement separately addressing each of the five (5) selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning practices and requirements in relevant area/s of specialist expertise.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing, monitoring and reviewing professional learning and support programs in relevant area/s of specialist expertise.
- Demonstrated highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and integrate services both within and beyond the Department.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with change and generate innovative solutions related to teaching and learning issues.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication and presentation skills, including experience in the preparation of reports, briefings and other documentation to support and inform senior officers.
It is recommended you have all 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: DOE934100
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 28 November 2024
