Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE721130
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension
The Kimberley region is the most northern region of Western Australia encompassing an area of 424, 517kms. The Department of Education has 23 schools located across the Kimberley with regional offices located in the East and West Kimberley.
The Role and our Branch
The Principal Consultant Two-way Science will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Department’s Two-way Science Initiative Phase 1 - Proof of concept. Based at Kimberley Education Regional Office in Broome, this position is part of the Curriculum Priorities branch of the Teaching Quality and Innovation Directorate of Statewide Services.
The Statewide Services division provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. The directorate builds the professional capability of schools to improve student achievement by enabling teaching and learning excellence.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
Two-way Science is an approach to teaching and learning that connects the Western Australian Curriculum: Science to Aboriginal knowledge’s. Two-way Science supports schools to build relationships with local Aboriginal communities to develop place-based culturally responsive teaching and learning programs for primary and secondary school students. The foundation of a Two-way Science learning program is cultural and ecological knowledge taught by local Aboriginal people to students on country and in the classroom.
Two-way Science provides an opportunity for all students to learn about science from the world’s oldest continuing cultures, to strengthen Aboriginal student wellbeing and engagement, and to build respect for Aboriginal histories, cultures, people, knowledge’s and experiences amongst school staff and students.
The Principal Consultant Two-way Science will support five Two-way Science Project Schools in the Kimberley region: Broome Senior High School, Fitzroy Valley District High School, La Grange Remote Community School, One Arm Point Remote Community School and Djugerari Remote Community School. This will include active involvement in on-country activities with teachers and students.
The Principal Consultant Two-way Science will also develop strategic partnerships with local organisations including the Kimberley Land Council’s Two-way Science Indigenous Ranger and school education partnerships project.
Cultural Diversity
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.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of policies, frameworks and issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated high-level project management skills with a proven ability to plan, coordinate and evaluate culturally responsive initiatives in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply strategic thinking to achieve outcomes.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build mutually respectful relationships and partnerships with Aboriginal communities, organisations and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports, Ministerial communication, briefing notes and policy.
- Demonstrated highly developed strategic planning skills with a proven ability to coordinate, deliver and evaluate strategic outcomes.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact David Broun, Principal Consultant – Two way Science, 0403 218 274 david.broun@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identification and recognition is considered essential for this position under section 50(d) of the Western Australian Equal Opportunity Act
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- hold and maintain a current ‘C’ or ‘C.A.’ class drivers’ licence
- undertake travel throughout the state, including overnight stays in non-metropolitan locations and travelling in small aeroplanes to remote locations as required
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 31 January 2022
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.