Public School Accountability are seeking to establish a pool of Principal Consultants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of December, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
There is currently one fixed term, full time position available initially for approximately 5 weeks, commencing in January 2025, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
The Department of Education’s strategic plan outlines the commitment for every child to enjoy a high quality of education, no matter where they live and no matter their abilities. With all Western Australian public schools reviewed by the Public School Accountability Directorate, Public School Reviews provide assurances to school communities and the Department that schools are performing as expected.
School self-assessments are submitted electronically and considered by a review team comprised of a Director and a Principal peer reviewer. The review team conduct a school-based validation visit and a report is prepared reflecting the school’s submission, planning intentions and confirming the review return timeframe. The Public School Accountability directorate also undertakes commissioned processes, such as targeted reviews.
The Role
Suitable applicants will have highly developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate highly developed leadership, strategic planning and change management skills and attributes necessary to support the efficient and effective operation of the Directorate.
With exceptional organisational skills, you will support corporate planning, decision making and reporting by providing data analysis, interpretation and consultancy services on trends and issues pertaining to Public School Reviews. You will conduct research and investigations to ensure issues and risks are efficiently and effectively managed, providing appropriate recommendations.
A highly developed ability to make recommendations and provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues is essential.
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.
- 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)
- 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 Brooke O’Donnell, Principal Consultant, on (08) 9264 4817 or emailing Brooke.O'Donnell@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.
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 addressing all five (5) selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
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: DOE934716
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 25 November 2024
