This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department’s Statewide Service Division delivers tiered and connected services and support to schools aligned with system strategies and priorities.
The Associate Director Service Integration will support the Assistant Executive Directors Statewide Services, and other senior leaders, to deliver key interdependent projects in a complex service delivery environment.
The Division
The Statewide Services Division encompasses both school and system–facing service delivery models. While the Division 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 also has an important system facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
Statewide Service’s Service Planning and Coordination Directorate plans, coordinates and delivers tiered and connected services and supports to regions and schools to strengthen student engagement in public schools.
The Role
The Associate Director will support the Assistant Executive Directors Statewide Services, and other senior leaders, to plan coordinate and drive the implementation of key system projects and programs to deliver tiered and connected services and supports to schools and regions.
The Associate Director will possess strong leadership and project management skills, and have experience leading the implementation of projects in a complex environment.
The Associate Director will:
- provide high-quality advice to Statewide Services senior leaders
- provide clear leadership and direction to identified staff to ensure effective delivery of key milestones
- identify, map and articulate interdependencies of key system projects and programs
- identify and manage key risks and provide solutions and options for resolution
- establish streamline systems and processes that provide accurate reporting.
Professional Benefits
The position is located at Statewide Services, 33 Giles Ave Padbury and may be required to at times liaise with Statewide Services branches located in Leederville and East Perth. 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.
- 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:
Catherine Shepherd, Assistant Executive Director on (08) 9233 8714 or emailing Catherine.Shepherd@education.wa.edu.au
Stuart Percival, Assistant Executive Director on (08) 9233 8714 or emailing Stuart.Percival@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:
- hold a recognised qualification in Project, Program or Portfolio Management or equivalent extensive experience
- 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 five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Implements and manages strategy
- translates strategy into operational goals and creates a shared sense of purpose within the business unit
- engages others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their contribution, and communicates expected outcomes
- considers the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipates priorities and develops long term plans for the work area
- understands objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues.
Achieves results
- evaluates ongoing project and program performance and identifies critical success factors
- establishes clear plans and timeframes for project implementation and outlines specific activities
- strives to achieve and encourages others to do the same
- monitors progress and identifies risks that may impact outcome and adjusts plans as required.
Builds productive relationships
- builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally
- recognises shared agendas and works toward mutually beneficial outcomes
- brings people together and encourages input from key stakeholders.
Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
- acts professionally and impartially at all times and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public policy constraints
- takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work and commits energy and drive to see that goals are achieved
- persists and focuses on achieving objectives even in difficult circumstances.
Communicates and influences effectively
- confidently presents information in a clear, concise and articulate manner and translates information for others
- approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of key issues, having prepared well in advance
- anticipates the position of the other party and adapts approach accordingly
- encourages the support of relevant stakeholders.
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: DOE948960
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 Wednesday, 12 February 2025.
