Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE848177
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Standards and Integrity Directorate within the Professional Standards and Conduct Division is currently seeking an experienced leader to join our team as the Manager of Complaints and Integrity Education. The Directorate is responsible for the delivery of a range of integrated functions including:
- the administration of complaints regarding alleged breaches of discipline, misconduct and reportable conduct by staff
- investigation of misconduct complaints and allegations against staff, including public interest disclosures, serious misconduct, breaches of discipline and reportable conduct
- conducting reviews of critical incidents and making recommendations for improvement
- delivery of professional learning related to professional standards and conduct.
In this leadership role, you will collaborate closely with the business to ensure adherence to the Department of Education's Code of Conduct, integrity standards, and frameworks. You will work across all business areas to identify regulatory changes, assess risks, and evaluate processes. Your expertise will contribute to the development of remediation strategies that aim to prevent fraud and corruption and enhance overall integrity within the organization.
As the Manager of Complaints and Integrity Education, you will oversee both the assessment team and the integrity education team. Your key responsibilities will include providing advice and analysis on complaints and misconduct matters, as well as developing integrity education programs to enhance the capabilities of our staff and reinforce ethical practices.
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 branch 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.
Join our team and make a difference in promoting high standards and integrity within the Department of 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.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements:
- Implements 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.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Tom Daly, Director - Standards and Integrity by telephoning (08) 9264 5781 or emailing Tom.Daly@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 three (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 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 a declaration prior to employment and annually thereafter disclosing any previous disciplinary findings, criminal charges or convictions, and ongoing conflicts of interest
- 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,
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment, and
- 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.
