This is a permanent full-time position commencing July 2025
Delivery of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services provides support for the Department’s educational outcomes by developing initiatives and technical support strategies to ensure all 800+ Western Australian public schools can be individual, distinctive and responsive to their local communities while still benefiting from being part of a system.
The Role
As the SIS Training Officer, you will form part of a growing, energetic team, providing highly customer focused support to WA public schools. You will provide leadership and advice to school staff, business areas and external agencies on the use of the Department’s school and student administration solution.
You will contribute to the development and implementation of training and support materials and undertake review of policies, standards and strategies to ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements. Your work will be framed in the context of school administrative operations which includes student enrolment, attendance, well-being and timetabling, and excludes content for financial and K-12 curriculum related activities.
The position will require travel within the metropolitan area and to regional WA to provide training to school staff across the state. Despite being an ICT position this is not a technical role.
This is a new position to help meet increasing training demands for the SIS replacement system.
The ideal candidate for this position will:
- have excellent interpersonal skills enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and policy owners to ensure training is delivered to promote compliance, align with Departmental procedures and to streamline processes.
- have well developed written communication skills and experience in designing and delivering training materials in group settings, in the context of school administration processes, procedures and operations.
- have excellent research and collaboration skills to ensure that the training is process driven and tailored to suit adult learners with various levels of experience.
- be skilled at identifying gaps in the knowledge and understanding of the user base and adapting training materials to address those gaps.
- enjoy researching contemporary training modes and delivery to ensure the needs of our customer base are met i.e. from novice learner to experienced end user.
- a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or similar, would be beneficial but is not essential.
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.
- 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 Sharon Stewart, SIS Training Officer on (08) 9264 5828 or by emailing Sharon.Stewart@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria (1, 3 and 4) as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated considerable experience in identifying, designing, developing, delivering and evaluating technical training and development programs and activities.
3. Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in achieving outcomes and delivering quality products and services consistent with customer needs and defined quality expectations, including timeliness.
4. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills to undertake consultation, collaboration, negotiation and to deliver training programs and courses.
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: DOE956182
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, 7 May 2025.
