This is a permanent full-time position commencing May 2025.
The Role
If successful, you will assist the Director of Education in preparing budgets, monitoring expenditure and identify reasons for significant variations impacting on business areas budgets. You will provide high-level consultancy and support service to the Director of Education, Assistant Directors of Education and other line managers on human resource activities and operations, including transfers, recruitment and application of relevant awards and working conditions.
As the Business Coordinator you will develop and implement financial and related administrative and information processes for regional office. Within this role you will coordinate the procurement of regional office assets and arrange the purchase of goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Tuart Hill 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, including flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- 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 Andy O'Brien, Manager Regional Services - North Metropolitan Education Region on 9285 3600 or Andy.Obrien@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A maximum three (3) page statement addressing the following three selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated well developed financial skills, including budget preparation, monitoring and reporting, and the ability to interpret and apply financial and accounting practices and procedures.
2. Demonstrated considerable understanding of, and ability to apply, human resource management principles and practices.
4. Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve problems.
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: DOE953671
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 Thursday, 20 March 2025.
