Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE721141
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
The Role and our Branch
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and committed senior consultant with a strong understanding of vocational education and training to join our team.
Our Secondary schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways branch which sits within 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. It is currently transitioning to a new service delivery model to strengthen its services and supports to schools and the education system.
This role provides advice and information to regions and schools on matters related to vocational education and training in schools. You will use your expertise to inform system strategies and priorities into practical supports for schools and contribute development, implementation and evaluation of Vocational Education Training (VET) programs in schools.
Key to this role will be your ability to establish and maintain working relationships and networks with professional bodies and associations and represent the Department’s perspectives on VET in schools. You will provide subject matter expertise and assist with the development of system responses to State and Commonwealth initiatives.
As Senior Consultant you will consult and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate service, support and advice to schools and the system.
You will work with your colleagues to facilitate a positive team culture and contribute to the operations of branch in accordance with the strategic directions of the public school system, legislation and Department policies and procedures.
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 substantial knowledge and understanding of policies, issues and trends that relate to the State and national VET agenda, as it relates to schools and education.
- Demonstrated highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to deal with high-level consultations and negotiations and experience in the preparation of reports and briefings.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in planning and undertaking education projects whilst managing competing demands.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.
- Demonstrated high-level data management skills, including data analysis and reporting, and the ability to present data in a meaningful way.
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 Peter Scaife, Manager Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways, by phone (08) 9402 6130 or email Peter.Scaife@education.wa.edu.au.
(Please do not email applications to this email address)
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:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- 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 Friday, 21 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.