Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE741787
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
The Standards and Integrity Directorate is seeking an experienced workplace trainer and leader to join the team to coordinate the delivery of integrity education and working with children check governance for a large workforce across Western Australia.
The Principal Consultant will drive the analysis, planning, delivery and evaluation of integrity education using innovative formats, including eLearning for diverse Departmental audiences. Integrity education topics are derived from the Public Sector Commission Integrity Strategy and analysis of integrity cases dealt with by the Department, including emerging integrity issues. The role will also involve monitoring National and International integrity issues to ensure the Department is positioned to learn from others to prevent, detect and respond to fraud and corruption. You will consult with internal stakeholders on matters of integrity, fraud and corruption prevention and Department complaint management processes, including the provision of guidance to stakeholders on complaint management including breaches of discipline, misconduct and risk mitigation strategies.
We encourage all applicants with training and leadership experience to apply
The Standards and Integrity Directorate is responsible for the assessment and investigation of suspected breaches of discipline and misconduct; directing the allocation and timely investigation or resolution of complaints relating to employee conduct; coordination of disciplinary processes; discipline investigations, managing public interest disclosures, and provision of proactive professional learning strategies related to integrity education.
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
2. Demonstrated skills and experience in the development management and delivery of robust education and training program in the area of misconduct prevention and best practice controls within a public sector environment
4. Demonstrated highly developed skills leading, managing and facilitating a team, including a proven ability to lead individuals and groups.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 Darren Wallis, Manager Complaints and Integrity Education by telephoning (08) 9264 4216 or emailing Darren.Wallis@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 two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to five (5) 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
- hold a current C class drivers licence
- travel intrastate as required
- complete a declaration prior to employment and annually thereafter disclosing any previous disciplinary findings, criminal charges or convictions, and ongoing conflicts of interest
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- provide a statement from previous employer/s with regard to any disciplinary findings
- 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 (www.wa.gov.au)
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 3 June 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.
