Swimming and Water Safety are seeking to establish a pool of Project Officers for 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.
Swimming and Water Safety is responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the Interm and VacSwim swimming programs that promote vital swimming and water safety skills for children aged 5 – 17.
The Role
Project Officers provide effective and responsive administrative support to achieve operations associated with researching, developing, implementing and evaluating strategies, projects, programs and initiatives for the delivery of swimming and water safety education. They assist in preparing project plans, reports, support materials and monitoring systems in accordance with Departmental policies, standards and guidelines.
Suitable applicants will research and provide information relating to project progress and performance and budgetary constraints and issues. In addition, this role will require suitable applicants to manage the collation and input of data and prepare reports.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- 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)
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 Fiona Njirich, Principal Consultant, Swimming and Water Safety on (08) 9402 6387 or Fiona.Njirich@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated sound strategic planning and project coordination skills and experience in planning, implementing and evaluating projects.
3. Demonstrated sound conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to identify issues and develop strategies to address.
5. Demonstrated sound verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within a team environment and liaise effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels and in a variety of contexts.
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/922235
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 October 2024.
