Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE894955
This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until June 2026
The Role and our Branch
The Regional Learning Initiatives branch is seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and motivated Manager - Regional Learning Initiatives.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Western Australian Department of Education has entered into an agreement with the Australian Government Department of Education, to develop and deliver the Scaling Up Success in Remote Schools Program. Through this program, the Regional Learning Initiative will work to expand the successful elements of the Kimberley Schools Project to selected schools in the Goldfields and Midwest Education Regions.
The project has 2 key components, targeted teaching and student and community engagement.
Within this role, the successful applicant will manage the operations of the project in accordance with the strategic directions of the project, legislation and Department policies, in line with the project implementation plan which outlines agreed outcomes with the Australian Department of Education. In addition, the successful applicant will collaborate and liaise with project partners, the project governance groups, other government agencies, community providers and schools, on matters associated with the project.
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.
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:
- Implements and manages strategy
- Translates strategy into operational goals and creates a shared sense of purpose within the business unit.
- Engages others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their contributions and communicates expected outcomes.
- Considers the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipates priorities and develops long term plans for the work area.
- Understands objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues.
- Builds productive relationships
- Builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.
- Recognises shared agendas and works towards mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Brings people together and encourages input from key stakeholders.
- Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
- Acts professionally and impartially at all times and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public policy constraints.
- Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work; and commits energy and drive to see that goals are achieved.
- Persists and focuses on achieving objectives even in difficult circumstances.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 Steve Watson, Executive Director Schools Operations and Initiatives – Schools by telephoning (08) 9264 5602 or emailing Steve.Watson@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 five (5) 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, 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.