This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing February 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Statewide Services provides services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement and educational outcomes, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. Schools and Regions can submit a Request for Assistance to access support from Statewide Services when a school is facing significant challenges or for students with complex needs. For example, support required for whole school practices where student wellbeing, engagement, performance and/or progress is at significant risk. Schools can also access support for students who may be experiencing challenges with their mental health, behaviour, and engagement in schooling and require a coordinated approach across a range of services.
The Role
Are you passionate about making a difference to the students and schools who are most in need? Do you believe that decisions and approaches to support these students and schools must be data-driven and evidence-based? If so, then the Service Allocation, Prioritisation and Coordination branch within Statewide Services is seeking to appoint a motivated educator who is focussed on improving outcomes for students to fill the role of Education Officer – Service Delivery.
As a member of this diverse team, you will bring your recent knowledge of school practices and processes to support the implementation of effective needs assessment and planning of support. Your effective communication skills will enable you to build relationships, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and work as part of multi-disciplinary teams to plan and deliver support to enable improved student outcomes in schools.
As the successful applicant, you will assist in collecting, analysing and interpreting data and other contextual information to support data-driven and evidence-based needs assessment processes.
Professional Benefits
- We are located in Padbury 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; 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)
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 Walker, Principal Education Officer, Service Alloc Prior Coord on (08) 9402 6157 or emailing fiona.walker2@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.
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
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:
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning practices and requirements in relevant area/s of specialist expertise.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing, monitoring and reviewing professional learning and support programs in relevant area/s of specialist expertise.
- Demonstrated highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and integrate services both within and beyond the Department.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with change and generate innovative solutions related to teaching and learning issues.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication and presentation skills, including experience in the preparation of reports, briefings and other documentation to support and inform senior officers.
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: DOE923134
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 Monday, 21 October 2024
