Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE890845
This is a permanent full-time position commencing June 2024
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
The Role and our Branch
The School Curriculum and Standards Division (the Division) provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of, the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum and ensures assessment standards to enable all students being taught Western Australian curriculum to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society. The Strategic and External Relations branch of the School Curriculum and Standards Division is seeking a Senior Consultant - Primary to Year 12 Achievements to join their team.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The successful applicant will provide advice to overseas school licensed to deliver the Western Australian curriculum with their data collection and reporting processes as required by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). This role will work closely with administration and leadership officers from overseas schools and liaise with a range of internal stakeholders to ensure that Authority policies, processes and procedures with respect to student records are followed. The position will support overseas school administration to develop their understanding of the Authority's requirements with respect to provider and student data.
The Senior Consultant has the opportunity to work with a growing number of overseas schools and to contribute to a State Government strategy to grow the number of overseas schools licensed to deliver the Western Australian curriculum. You will work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
You will have strong understanding of Authority policies, processes and procedures with respect to student and provider records, or the ability to quickly develop this understanding. You will possess cultural competence to appreciate the environment within which overseas schools operate and be solutions focused, collegiate self-motivated and able to work autonomously as needed.
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 skills and experience in managing data within established database programs.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to identify, clarify and analyse processes and generate appropriate strategies to address issues particularly in an international education context as this pertains to the establishment of the Western Australian Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum.
- Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills, including the ability to consult with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in developing and implementing procedures and processes.
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet planned outcomes and deadlines.
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 Angelique Smith, Manager - Strategic and External Relations by telephoning (08) 9273 6776 or emailing angelique.smith@scsa.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;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 31 May 2024.
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.
