We are seeking to establish a pool of Workplace Learning Coordinators for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support Centre (CJSC ESC) is a dynamic place which provides educational opportunities for young adults in Years 10 to 12. The school’s curriculum is highly specialised and aligns with effective contemporary pedagogy for students who are neurodiverse learners. Our curriculum focuses on developing functional literacy and numeracy, communication and social and emotional skills. We work in partnership with our families, service providers and other stakeholders to ensure success for all students. We have a well-established reputation for excellence and leadership in educating students with disabilities and providing a welcoming and respectful learning environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting cyriljacksonesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Workplace Learning Program is the main focus for many of our students as they work towards creating meaningful employment pathways post school.
In this role you would coordinate Work Place Learning (WPL) operations, managing a team to induct students successfully into the program. Locating industry placements and ensuring collaborative and positive partnerships with employers, you will develop systems and strategies that provide a responsive and effective Workplace Learning program. You will also ideally be involved in aspects of our Vocational Education and Training (VET) program, ensuring that students enrolled into VET access suitable work placements to support the requirements of their Qualification and supporting transitioning students to attain VET pathways post school. Administration related to VET including completion of order forms and liaising with stakeholders will also be part of this role.
Effective planning and organisational skills would be beneficial to this role as the Suitable applicants would administer records and databases using a variety of software packages and assist in the planning and sustainability of work placements.
Suitable applicants will ideally also provide advice and communicate with the school community and parents to ensure suitable post school outcomes for students. Liaising with key stakeholders, the Workplace Coordinator would track student attendance, extra support needs and behavioural issues. The Workplace Coordinator should also coordinate parent information sessions and support in student transition meetings to ensure positive outcomes for all students.
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 Remy Watkins, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9413 4850 or emailing Remy.Watkins@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:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined 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) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Knowledge of Vocational Education and Training and Workplace Learning programs and the ability to facilitate school/industry partnerships.
- Well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Well developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
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: SS/SS822227
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 26 November 2024
