Housing and Transport are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Housing and Transport Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of October, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Role
The Senior Housing and Transport Officer will determine employee eligibility through set criteria and coordinate the allocation of Department and Government Regional Officers’ Housing (GROH) accommodation. The suitable applicants will arrange and coordinate transport of employees, their furniture, effects and motor vehicles to and from remote and difficult-to-staff regional schools and offices, and facilitate, calculate and monitor payment of associated expenses and allowances.
The suitable applicants will coordinate approval of leased accommodation rental increases, lease renewals and invoice payments whilst coordinating, monitoring and reviewing vacancy rates and the provision of reliable, cost-effective transport services to relocate employees to and from remote locations. You will provide operational advice and recommendations on future rental/leasing needs, including additional and replacement housing and the location, number and configuration of housing.
Availability of leave is limited during the peak operational period, occurring annually from 1 November to 28 February.
Professional Benefits (Delete if not applicable)
- 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 are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including 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)
- Become a member with the onsite East Perth Gym
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- 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. 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 Angela Bell, Operations Coordinator, on (08) 9264 4122 or emailing angela.bell@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 six (6) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- An up to four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria in the context of the role, as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated sound oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers in a customer focused manner.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical, problem solving and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to identify training needs, provide on the job training and support team members.
- Demonstrated ability to apply policies and procedures effectively.
- Demonstrated computer skills in a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
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/923228
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 14 October 2024
