This is a permanent full-time position commencing June 2025
The Professional Standards and Conduct Division includes the Standards and Integrity Directorate, the Risk and Assurance Directorate, the Legal and Legislative Services Branch, the Parent Liaison Office and the Personnel Screening Unit. The Division provides strategic leadership to enable the development, implementation and effective management of policies and strategies that fulfils statutory obligations and ensures that the highest standards of professionalism and integrity are demonstrated by all staff in the Department.
The Division provides strategic advice to Corporate Executive on risk profiling and management, corruption prevention, internal control, complaints investigation and management as well as child protection strategies. The Department’s Personnel Screening Unit (the Unit) is an accredited body endorsed by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission for the National Police Checking Service. The Unit ensures the probity of all employees, contractors, volunteers and practicum students through police clearance procedures and the review of existing intelligence.
The Role
This key role is responsible for managing a range of activities, including the development and oversight of policies and procedures that support the criminal history screening process across the Department. You will contribute to the safety and integrity of our schools and worksites by ensuring that employees, volunteers, practicum students and non-employees meet screening requirements. You’ll also take the lead in managing the Criminal Record Information System (CRIS), including liaising with system developers to enhance its functionality.
As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders and maintain effective partnerships with key agencies such as the Western Australia Police Force and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. Your work will involve high-level research and analysis of legislation and national and international practices to inform policy decisions. The role also includes the preparation of ministerial responses, briefing notes, and supporting the Screening Committee with sound judgement and discretion. With responsibility for managing staff performance and leave entitlements, this is a varied and rewarding position for someone with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
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 Brent Saraceni, Manager, Professional Standards and Conduct on (08) 9264 4499 or emailing Brent.Saraceni@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.
- complete a declaration prior to employment and annually thereafter disclosing any previous disciplinary findings, criminal charges or convictions, and ongoing conflicts of interest
- provide a statement from previous employer/s with regard to any disciplinary findings
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 (maximum) statement addressing the following (5) selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated high-level policy analysis and development skills, including the ability to assess strategic and policy implications of issues and provide appropriate advice.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and consultation skills with proven ability to establish networks and liaise effectively with officers at all levels both internal and external.
- High-level written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including experience in the preparation of briefing notes, ministerial responses and responses to Parliamentary Questions.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in implementing and maintaining business systems.
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge of State, National and international trends and issues related to criminal history screening procedures regarding employment suitability.
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: DOE971409
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 Friday, 30 May 2025
