Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE895003
Appointment Pool
Schools is seeking to establish a pool of Principal Consultants – Projects for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of December 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2024 up to the end of December 2025.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
The Role and our Branch
The Public Schools Branch develops overall strategic directions for promoting and developing Government schools. The Group is responsible for:
- providing educational leadership to regions and schools
- promoting excellence in teaching practice and learning outcomes
- developing and implementing operational policies to achieve outcomes
- setting directions for the delivery of services to schools
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
Principal Consultants are responsible for implementing, coordinating and supporting system-wide educational projects, initiatives, strategies and reform programs being undertaken within the Department. They continually monitor, review and evaluate the effectiveness of educational projects, initiatives, strategies and reform programs to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and report progress to senior management, relevant committees and other relevant interest groups. These roles also prepare high-level briefing notes, reports and research and discussion papers for presentation to senior management and the Minister’s Office.
Suitable applicants will build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate achievement of the Department’s reform objectives and participate in appropriate committees and other working groups. They will consult and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and support the implementation of related programs, projects, strategies and initiatives.
In your application please specify your desired FTE.
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:
1. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports, Ministerials and briefing notes.
2. Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
3. Demonstrated sound understanding of and sensitivity to the strategic requirements and direction of the Government and knowledge of Western Australia’s educational system, operations at a central, regional and school level.
5. Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on schedule in a demanding environment and under tight timeframes.
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 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 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.
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 Thursday, 18 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