Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE845315
Appointment Pool
Applicants who applied for vacancy DOE800401 and were deemed suitable do not need to reapply
Are you committed to supporting school improvement and performance?
We are seeking to establish a pool of Directors (Public School Review) for appointments to fixed term (short or long term), full-time vacancies (up to a maximum of five (5) years in duration), which may arise during 2023 and 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time during 2023 or 2024 and will be made based on business needs and individual position requirements. While the position is based in East Perth, applicants residing in other Western Australian locations will be considered.
The Role
Directors, Public School Review draw on their expertise in public education to analyse and validate school self-assessments against a set of standards, to provide assurances to school communities and the Department that schools are performing as expected.
Directors, Public School Review select peer reviewers with contextual school experience and collaborate closely with the Public School Accountability team to moderate consistency in the delivery of Public School Reviews.
To be successful in this role, you will understand the review criteria, the application of consistently applying the Standard - Public School Review, and evidence expectations to enable schools to understand their requirements in relation to conducting a review.
The ability to strategically select review teams and lead with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills will be key to this role. You will maintain, promote, and model ethical practice, and appropriate standards and conduct.
As a Director, Public School Review, you will be required to travel state-wide across all public school education settings and maintain a schedule of Public School Reviews and related activities.
Applicants who confidently display and demonstrate the following attributes are encouraged to apply:
- A drive to excel
- Openness and capacity for learning
- Resilience
- Interpersonal acumen
- Self-awareness
- Trustworthiness
Our Branch
The Public School Accountability directorate has a specific role to conduct reviews to provide assurance that a school is operating effectively and delivering high-quality education to its students. The review acknowledges achievements of the school and provides feedback to support the principal and staff with their improvement planning. Public School Reviews are conducted in all Western Australian public schools.
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.
Selection Criteria
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following selection criteria.
- Shapes and manages strategy
- Achieves results
- Builds productive relationships
- Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
- Communicates and influences effectively
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.
Further Information
Please contact Raechelle Lee, Executive Director Strategy and Policy by telephoning (08) 9264 5354 or emailing Raechelle.Lee@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 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 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for 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
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching, have school leadership experience and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- 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 Wednesday, 18 October 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
