This is a permanent full-time position commencing October 2024.
The Office of Education Business Services (OEBS) provides strategic advice on Education Business Services (EBS) matters and ensures effective operational support to the Deputy Director General. Supporting EBS to deliver excellence to the agency, OEBS provides oversight and consistency across EBS business areas and coordinates and manages the EBS people and business plans to increase support for our customers and enhance our processes and capability. Engaging with key stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities, we coordinate programs to enhance the capability and capacity of EBS and school corporate services staff to further benefit schools.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join our team to deliver business reporting, improvement and communication initiatives across EBS. The Senior Improvement and Communications Consultant implements and incorporates contemporary communication strategies designed to enhance and promote activities across EBS. If successful in the role, you will coordinate, manage and monitor the overarching EBS Business Plan and support the development of divisional business plans, as well as contributing to the planning and project management of business reform, capability building and service improvement initiatives.
You will also plan, implement and evaluate content for the Department’s intranet (Ikon) platform and other communications, including the EBS Home (SharePoint) site, and provide specialist advice and support to EBS business areas. Part of your role will be to contribute to the development and implementation of business process mapping and service improvement initiatives to facilitate development of work systems, policies, governance processes and tools.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements to create healthy work life balance including working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
- The onsite East Perth Gym (memberships are available).
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- Easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sophie McClelland, A/Manager, OEBS on (08) 9264 5707 or email Sophie.McClelland@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page (maximum) statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated highly developed skills and substantial experience in writing a variety of communications for a range of purposes and audiences.
3. Demonstrated highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with key internal and external stakeholders and to build strong relationships.
4. Demonstrated highly developed planning and organisation skills, including a proven ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE/917845
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 September 2024
