Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE555333
Appointment Pool
The Road Safety and Drug Education branch is seeking to establish a pool of Coordinators – Road Safety and Drug Education for appointments to fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies across regional Western Australia which may arise during 2019 and until the end of Term 1 2020. Placements can be made from the pool at any time for commencements until 10 April 2020.
Currently the following fixed term positions for thirty-six (36) month appointments are available immediately for commencement at the beginning of 2019:
- Coordinator – Narrogin
- Coordinator – Mid West (Geraldton)
- Coordinator – Esperance
- Coordinator – Goldfields (Kalgoorlie)
- Coordinator – Northam
- Coordinator – Albany
- Coordinator – South West
- Coordinator – Pilbara (Karratha)
- Coordinator – Bunbury
- Coordinator – Kimberley (Broome)
- Coordinator – Peel (Mandurah)
Coordinators for the Road Safety and Drug Education branch implement, monitor and review professional learning and support programs in regional areas. The ability to build productive relationships with relevant stakeholders within and beyond the Department is essential.
Motivated and engaged teachers with a deep understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices in the drug education and/or road safety education areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Road Safety and Drug Education branch is a specialised centre of expertise delivering the School Drug Education and Road Aware (SDERA) program to public, Catholic and Independent schools. SDERA is the State Government’s primary strategy for road safety and drug education for young people. The program provides prevention education keeping children and young people safer. Program initiatives and resources target early childhood services providers and educators, school administrators, teachers, school support staff, parents/carers and the broader education community throughout Western Australia.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Substantial knowledge and understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices.
- Experience in implementing, monitoring and reviewing professional learning and support programs in drug education or road safety.
- Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and integrate services both within and beyond the Department.
- Ability to deal effectively with change and generate innovative solutions related to teaching and learning issues.
- Highly developed written communication and presentation skills, including experience in the preparation of reports, briefings and other documentation to support and inform senior officers.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The context of the role as described above will also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
As part of your online application, you will need to indicate your interest for the current position/s above by preference.
In the future, similar vacancies in other locations may be filled during the life of this pool.
Housing and Transport assistance may be available for the successful applicants dependent upon the area of their appointment. More information can be found on our Housing and Transport website.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For further job related information:
Please contact Karen Webster, A/Assistant Executive Director Teaching and Student Support Services, by telephoning 9402 6102 or emailing Karen.Webster@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
All applications are submitted online. Simply select “Apply for Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements], in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A five-page CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy; and
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 18 October 2018
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
