Job opportunity

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE799264 

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Please note that an amendment to the closing date of this advertisement has been made as of 2:28pm (WST) Wednesday, 18 January 2023

The Role and our Branch

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced online learning specialist to join our Capability Support branch in Service Design and Support. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who develops strategic and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to drive the successful delivery of online learning systems, projects or strategies.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply. 

The Service Design and Support Directorate sits within the Statewide Services division which 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 encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery.

The Service Design and Support directorate is responsible for strategy, policy, program and operational support to Statewide Services, providing shared functions and supports that enable the professional capability and service delivery teams to improve services for schools.

The Capability Support branch leads and manages the implementation and coordination of online learning systems and tools for use in schools and for staff professional learning across the organisation.  The branch oversees and manages processes for the production and publication of classroom and professional learning resources. We support the development and delivery of identified system professional learning and resource development priorities and provide expert advice to support the delivery of Statewide Services systems.

As Principal Project Officer you will implement and coordinate online learning initiatives in schools, regions, and system level contexts, including strategic planning and the development of online systems, tools and services to support staff professional learning and to support schools, teachers, and students in relation to effective teaching and learning systems.

This role involves partnering with stakeholders to conceptualise future organisation and system requirements to influence and drive change that aligns to the Department’s strategic priorities and meets the needs of our customers. This requires a high-level understanding and experience of contemporary online learning practices and sound understanding of the K-12 education environment.

 In this role you will:

• Provide consultative support and training to schools and business areas
• Capture and represent user requirements for online systems
• Provide strategic advice regarding online learning
• Manage or contribute to projects regarding online learning or digital strategies to support teaching and learning
• Liaise with the ICT division to progress online learning system development and implementation.

Your ability to contribute to team processes, take initiative, embrace challenges, and focus on successful outcomes will see you succeed in this role. A background in project management and/or change management approaches would be beneficial.

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

1. Demonstrated high level skills and experience in initiating, developing and implementing successful online learning programs, projects or strategies at school, region or system level.
2. Demonstrated high-level knowledge, understanding and experience with current and developing online learning policies and strategies.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide curriculum leadership and deal effectively with change in the area of online learning services delivery for K-12 education.
4. Demonstrated high-level conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to develop strategic options and apply strategic thinking to achieve outcomes.
5. Demonstrated highly developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to undertake high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations and provide a customer-focused service.
6. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of digital resources and online services, tools and policies.

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 Julie Bassett, Manager - Capability Building by telephoning (08) 9264 5107 or emailing Julie.Bassett2@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 four (4) 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
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
• 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

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 27 January 2023

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.