Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE843776
This is an eleven (11) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency
The Examinations, Certification and Testing directorate is responsible for implementing the logistics for the delivery of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations. They develop and maintain strategies to acknowledge student performance including the development of online exam structure.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The successful applicant will manage the development, communication and implementation of Authority developed VET courses, VET recognition arrangements, projects/initiatives, programs and their review. The successful applicant will provide advice, correspondence, reports and briefings for the Minister, the Authority Board, education systems and sector, the Executive Director and Executive group and key stakeholders on VET related matters at both a state and national level.
Within this role the Principal Consultant will liaise, consult and provide information and advice, as necessary, to education systems and sectors, registered training organisations and universities, government and non-government schools, teachers, parents groups, industry and community on matters relating to VET delivered to secondary students,
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 of VET programs in the context of the WACE, Authority developed VET courses, VET recognition arrangements and workplace learning.
- Demonstrated substantial project and program management skills, including the ability to implement processes to facilitate monitoring, reporting and successful delivery and objectives in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work collaboratively to manage a range of complex projects.
- Demonstrated highly-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking consultation, stakeholder engagement, collaboration and negotiation.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the Job Description Form (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 Roshan Perera, Manager by telephoning (08) 9273 6707 or emailing roshan.perera@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 four (4) 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
- 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 Wednesday, 4 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.
