This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The School Funding Branch is part of the Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate. The Branch is responsible for the management and evaluation of the Student Centred Funding Model (SCFM) and targeted initiative funding, the transfer of funding to schools, and the coordination and processing of student and graduate allowances.
The Role
If successful, you will assist in the evaluation, development, implementation and review of policies, procedures and strategies and participate in the ongoing identification of funding requirements. You will monitor and provide advice on Government and Department policy that may affect schools’ resourcing, financial reporting to schools or operation of schools’ one-line budgets.
As the Senior Resourcing Officer you will undertake modelling on notional salary rates and SCFM prices to facilitate the release of the annual school budgets for public schools. Within this role, you will work closely with other branches and divisions to monitor and provide updates on trends in public school expenditure and contribute to continuous improvement processes for providing resources to schools.
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.
- Flexible working arrangements to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, 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).
- Enjoy 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 Emma Simpson, Principal Consultant, School Funding on (08) 9264 4243 or by emailing emma.simpson@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.
- cobtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
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 one (1) page covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and what you could bring to the team and the Department of Education.
- A comprehensive CV that outlines your employment history and achievements relevant to this position.
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: DOE959635
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 Tuesday, 15 April 2024
