Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE895403
This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
Explore this exciting opportunity to lead the team and engage with the education sector across the State.
Are you a motivated, enthusiastic individual who works well in a team and is an exceptional communicator? Then the Non-Government School Regulation Directorate needs you!
We are a small team engaging directly with the Catholic and Independent non-government school sector. Our regulatory responsibilities include assessment of applications for entirely new schools, renewal of registration of existing schools and the establishment of new campuses. In undertaking our role we have a strong focus on child safety and the standard of education in schools.
The team also assesses applications for compulsory-aged students seeking exemptions from attending school and responds to the ongoing obligations of non-government schools including monitoring school responses to reportable incidents, complaints, and in relation to governance.
Executive support is also provided to the Minister for Education’s Non-Government School Planning Advisory Panel, which provides advice to the Minister on applications seeking to establish new non-government schools or making significant changes to existing schools.
Further detail can be found here: Non-government school registration including the Regulatory Statement.
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Manager to lead our friendly team.
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.
Building Leadership Impact
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
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 contribution, 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
- Achieves results
- evaluates ongoing project and program performance and identifies critical success factors
- establishes clear plans and timeframes for project implementation and outlines specific activities
- strives to achieve and encourages others to do the same
- monitors progress and identifies risks that may impact outcome and adjusts plans as required
- Builds productive relationships
- builds and sustains relationships with a network of key stakeholders internally and externally
- recognises shared agendas and works toward 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
- Communicates and influences effectively
- confidently presents information in a clear, concise and articulate manner and translates information for others
- approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of key issues, having prepared well in advance • anticipates the position of the other party and adapts approach accordingly
- encourages the support of relevant stakeholders.
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.
Applying is easy…
If this is the role you’ve been waiting for, simply send us:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs
- 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.
All requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks listed on the attached JDF will be assessed as part of the selection process.
Select the ‘Apply for Job’ button at either the top or bottom of this advertisement and follow the 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.
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.
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:
- hold a tertiary qualification in education and/or extensive relevant experience in education leadership or regulation roles
- 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
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.
Other benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, creating a supportive, diverse, and innovative work environment, including:
- Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
- Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after seven years.
- Flexibility to work at home and in the office for most roles.
- Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, 11.5 percent superannuation contributions (from 1 July 2024) to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
- A collaborative environment with the ability to gain insight from subject matter experts in your field.
- Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
- Support to grow your skills with a wide range of formal training options.
- Supportive work environment including an Employee Assistance Program to assist you deal with life’s challenges.
- Within the office premises, you’ll find a café offering a selection of lunch choices, breakout areas, spacious meeting rooms and multiple kitchen areas. There are also many eatery options available along Royal Street.
Finding out more…
There’s more information about this exciting position, your future Director, Gavin Agacy is more than happy to chat with you on 9441 1914 or gavin.agacy@education.wa.edu.au.
