Advertised Vacancy Number DOE954030
This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department of Education is seeking a dedicated senior executive to lead strategies that will improve the delivery of teaching and learning to Aboriginal students across our public school system.
About the Division
Statewide Services is committed to providing a transparent, streamlined, integrated and responsive model of service to better support school staff and student needs.
Our leaders have a deep understanding of the public school system and the needs of its school leaders and teachers to ensure that services and support delivered by Statewide Services enable improved outcomes at the school and system level.
Statewide Services encompasses both school and system–facing service delivery functions, providing the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those schools and students that need it most.
About the Role
As a key member of Statewide Services’ senior leadership team, your primary responsibility is building the capacity in schools to strengthen culturally responsive practices and approaches when working with Aboriginal students, their parents, families, communities and organisations.
As Director Aboriginal Teaching and Learning, you will be required to use your extensive knowledge and experiences to provide guidance to Statewide Services business areas in the development, implementation, monitoring and management of support to improve teaching and learning for Aboriginal students in line with the strategic directions of the agency.
Undertaking this role presents a unique opportunity to apply your school and system leadership experience and expertise in a way that will have a lasting and positive influence on the public school system in Western Australia.
Further Job Related Information
Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more in depth information on the role, please contact Catherine Shepherd, Assistant Executive Director – Professional Capability, on 08 9264 4267 or Catherine.Shepherd@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.
Building Leadership Impact
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people. For more information, please visit Building Leadership Impact
The leadership context for this role is Multiple Area Leader.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:
- A 4 page statement addressing the following selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- Lead collectively
- Think through complexity
- Deliver on high leverage areas
- Build capability
- A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact the Executive Recruitment Team on 08 9264 8317.
Subsequent Appointments
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 1 April 2025
