Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE849751
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
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
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 3 days additional public sector holidays
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program for you and your family
- You can also discuss a range of flexible work options with your manager that, depending on your role and location, might including working at alternative locations or from home on occasions, flexi leave arrangements and purchasing additional annual leave.
The Role and our Branch
The Strategic Policy unit provides advice to senior leaders on Department and system-wide issues in order to support the delivery of strategic priorities and ministerial directions. The Unit applies a structured and intentional approach to address complex policy issues, underpinned by evidence, insight and engagement. It works across the Department to develop effective strategies to enhance educational outcomes across the State, and influence future policy direction.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
Community services commissioning knowledge and experience is key to this role. This position will primarily be responsible for implementing and managing the Department’s Agency Commissioning Plan for Community Services, including the Department’s Commissioning Governance Framework.
As the Principal Policy Officer, you will conduct research and analysis to develop system-wide strategies, policies and initiatives to address complex policy issues and provide high-level advice to support design and development of strategic policies that reflect operational and community perspectives, in the context of commissioning of community services
You will implement and manage strategic projects and keep abreast of contemporary strategic policy practice, critical issues and trends, and ensure the provision of seamless policy advice to Corporate Executive, Central Services, Regions and schools on strategic priorities and issues in the context of commissioning of community services.
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 extensive knowledge and understanding of strategic direction of Western Australia’s public education system and contemporary policies, frameworks and issues.
- Demonstrated high-level project management skills with a proven ability to plan and coordinate initiatives in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to apply strategic thinking to achieve outcomes.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
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 Amie Swan, Manager - Strategic Policy by telephoning (08) 9264 4304 or emailing amie.swan@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 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 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
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 10 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.
