We are seeking to establish a pool of Curriculum Support Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
School of Isolated and Distance Education
The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) is a cutting-edge online school that provides a high level of education to children who need additional flexibility. We play a critical role within the Western Australian education system, supporting system needs and priorities. As a teacher with SIDE, you will have the opportunity to reach out and make a difference to students throughout Western Australia, delivering high-quality online and blended education programs to suit the varying contexts and needs of our students.
As a recognised leader in blended education in Australia, SIDE models exemplary practice in the use of both synchronous (Webex) and asynchronous (Moodle) platforms of instruction. SIDE has a dedicated training and support program for staff who join our school. Our practice is both contemporary and constantly evolving, making SIDE an exciting and dynamic place to work.
Join our innovative school community and be a part of shaping the future of education!
Find out more about our school by visiting side.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Key responsibilities of the Curriculum Support Officer include providing administrative, reporting and timetabling support to the Principal, Deputy Principals, and teaching staff while managing student and teacher timetables, grids, class structures, and necessary adjustments. This role involves maintaining curriculum-related databases with a focus on ensuring data integrity, as well as extracting and generating reports for assessments such as NAPLAN and OLNA.
The position also entails coordinating the transfer of data to internal and external stakeholders, providing staff with necessary data for both general and course-specific reporting. Responsibilities extend to organising examination logistics, including rosters, venues, supervisors, and accommodating special exam conditions, as well as distributing examination materials.
Additionally, the role oversees the coordination Parent-Teacher Online systems, managing parent-teacher interview bookings and confirmations. Managing the school’s enrolment procedures, including database operations and information provision, is also critical. Suitable applicants will ideally be adept in fostering effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, as a key aspect of the role.
High level information and communications technology (ICT) skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets to manipulate data, and demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience of Integris, SEQTA and Reporting to Parents (RTP) will all be highly regarded. Supporting timetable maintenance within Integris will be a key element of this role.
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 Estelle Paolini, Manager (SIDE), on (08) 9311 1331 or Estelle.paolini@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays please contact Laura McCart, Manager Business Operations, on 0428 711 897.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective administrative support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business systems.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills with the ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative thinking in problem solving.
- Demonstrated well developed computer skills, including the ability to create, operate, manipulate databases, spreadsheets, and extract reports.
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels and work effectively in a team environment.
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: SS/SS919401
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 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.
