This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Role
Are you passionate about contributing to the standards and integrity of staff in the public education sector? Do you have a strong sense of ethics? If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values integrity and professionalism, then this role may be for you.
Join our team as a Senior Investigator with the Standards and Integrity Directorate. You will play a crucial part in investigating complaints against staff, engaging with stakeholders and providing strategic advice relating to identifying and managing misconduct risk.
We are looking for individuals with high level investigation skills and experience, or suitably transferable skills.
Join us to encourage and uphold the highest standards in education and make a positive impact in the education sector.
Professional Benefits
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025
- Flexible working arrangements that accommodate a healthy work life balance, which include working from home and flexible working hours within the parameters of workplace industrial agreements
- Leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
- Professional development opportunities relevant to the position
- Access to salary packaging in accordance with relevant industrial instruments
- The opportunity to join the onsite gym or nearby gyms
- Enjoy 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. Other 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 Susie Baker, Manager Investigations, on 0418 930 857 or by email at Susie.Baker@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce that reflects 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.
We have an ongoing commitment to build the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
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 prior to commencement of employment and yearly thereafter.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Hold a current C class drivers licence.
- Travel intrastate as required.
- Complete a declaration prior to employment and annually thereafter disclosing any previous disciplinary findings, criminal charges or convictions, and ongoing conflicts of interest.
- Provide a statement from previous employer/s with regard to any disciplinary findings.
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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement of no more than two (2) pages, outlining your skills and experience against the selection criteria below:
- Demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking complex and sensitive investigations of complaints and breaches of discipline.
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of investigations within a regulatory Public Sector context.
- Demonstrated highly developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels and provide quality customer service.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of complex and/or sensitive reports.
- Demonstrated highly developed research, conceptual and analytical skills.
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/921380
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, 9 October 2024.
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
