Advertised Vacancy Number DOE889689
This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department of Education is seeking a dedicated senior executive to lead the strategies and improve the services that support student engagement and wellbeing across the public school system.
We want a leader with a deep understanding of the public school system and the needs of its school leaders and teachers, to ensure the strategies and services designed to build and promote student engagement and wellbeing will deliver improved outcomes at the school and system level. This will include being able to strike the right balance between proactive services and support that enable the successful implementation of system strategy and directions, with agile, flexible responses that adapt to the specific contexts and challenges of individual schools.
Undertaking this role presents a unique opportunity to apply your school and system leadership experience and expertise in a way that will have lasting and positive influence on the public school system in Western Australia.
About the Division
Statewide Services encompasses both school and system–facing service delivery functions, providing the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those schools and students that need it most.
About the role
As a key member of the Statewide Services’ senior leadership team, the Director Student Engagement and Wellbeing plays a vital role in leading the improvement of services and supports to public schools in alignment with system strategies, directions and priorities.
This position provides leadership and strategic advice to promote and support educational programs and practices that enable schools to effectively address the engagement and wellbeing needs of students in a manner that supports and promotes learning and achievement. As Director Student Engagement and Wellbeing, you will also support the effective and efficient application of consistent service delivery models and contemporary approaches of practice that demonstrate positive outcomes for students, school staff and parents.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Education is committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community, to better meet the needs and aspirations of our students, their families, and communities.
We encourage people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Want to Know More?
More information on this position can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For additional information on the school, please see attached ‘Additional Information for Applicants’.
For specific information relating to the role, please contact Catherine Shepherd - Assistant Executive Director on 08 9402 6167 or Catherine.Shepherd@education.wa.edu.au.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, your application should include:
- A 5 page statement addressing all selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for 2 work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”. You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after 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 8317.
If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please phone 08 9264 8666 for assistance.
Subsequent Appointments
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 school 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.
Building Leadership Impact
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact)
The Department applies a 4 day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 29 July 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
