Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE845067

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in November 2023

Secondary Schools, DHS & Post-School Pathways is seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Principal Consultant Service to join their team.

The Principal Consultant Service will provide high-level professional and strategic support for the effective development, implementation and coordination of projects, programs and initiatives as well as provide strategic specialised advice and support on a broad range of issues and initiatives supporting the Department of Education’s strategic priorities.

The successful applicant will lead and facilitate coordinated support to regions and schools to improve student achievement and educational outcomes and facilitate team processes to build and maintain networks with senior management and staff across other divisions, regions, networks, schools and the wider community.

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 substantial knowledge and understanding of current initiatives and issues that support schools and regions to improve student achievement.
2. Demonstrated high-level planning and management skills with a proven ability to plan and coordinate initiatives in a complex environment.
3. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in applying strategic thinking to achieve outcomes and implementing effective change management strategies to achieve educational outcomes.
4. Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
5. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports, Ministerial communication, briefing notes and policy.
6. Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on schedule in a demanding environment and under tight timeframes.

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 Saba Rahi, A/Manager - Secondary Schools, DHS & Post-School Pathways by telephoning (08) 9402 6130 or emailing Saba.Rahi@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
• 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,
• the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment,
• the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 13 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

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.