Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE896520
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Role and our Branch
The System Performance Branch is seeking to appoint a highly dedicated and motivated individual to the role of Research and Evaluation Assistant.
The System Performance Branch is responsible for:
- coordinating system-level reporting
- collecting and maintaining statistics on schools and students for the education sector
- producing performance indicators used in system-level strategic planning, management and reporting
- providing advice on, and support in, the use of performance and statistical information for resource allocation
- advising internal business areas and external agencies on the appropriate use of system-level performance information
- providing advice on accountability arrangements, statistics and performance measurement and reporting at state and national levels, including representation on national statistical bodies and other working groups
- providing advice on, and support for, evaluation and research activities, including administration of the Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties policy.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Research and Evaluation Assistant will:
- Provide information to external researchers and schools on the Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties
- Check research applications upon submission by external parties to ensure they are complete and contain all the required information, and notify the applicants of any missing information.
- Identify any applications with obvious ethical or logistical issues and bring them to the attention of the Coordinator, Research Applications for consideration.
- Create and update electronic records in relation to all research applications.
- Seek advice from internal business areas regarding potential issues with submitted research applications.
- Prepare correspondence, including application receipt acknowledgements.
- Proactively monitor the approval progression of research applications and intervenes appropriately where necessary.
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 sound conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to solve problems autonomously.
- Demonstrated sound verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated sound keyboard and computer skills, including experience in maintaining spreadsheets, records and databases.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and work with minimum supervision to meet timelines.
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 Alesya Challenor, Principal Consultant Research by telephoning (08) 9264 5512 or emailing Alesya.Challenor@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 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
- 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
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 7 June 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.
