This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
The Goldfields Education Region supports the Department’s priorities in Western Australia and commits to delivering, through schools and services, a full and engaging standard of public education supportive of students, teachers and parents.
The Goldfields Education Region comprises of 38 schools across a significant geographical area from Kalgoorlie/Boulder, north to Wiluna, east to Ngaanyatjarra Lands and south to Lake King including Esperance.
The Role
This dynamic position involves providing high-level administrative support to the Regional Executive Director, including coordinating correspondence, travel arrangements, and appointment schedules. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, handling confidential enquiries with professionalism and ensuring timely responses. Your strong organisational skills will be essential in managing office systems, maintaining efficient workflows, and administering staffing systems to provide accurate and timely reporting.
In this role, you’ll conduct research and investigations on diverse issues, keeping the Regional Office informed on key matters of interest. You’ll also provide editorial support aligned with departmental standards and offer financial administrative assistance, including managing accounts and monitoring expenditures. With your ability to assess priorities and liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, you’ll contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the Regional Office, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Kalgoorlie 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 and flexible working hours.
- 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 Nathan Morton, Director of Education on (08) 9093 5600 or emailing nathan.morton@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.
- 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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated knowledge and considerable experience in the delivery of high level administration support services, including the ability to provide executive support to senior managers.
- Demonstrated sound oral and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with senior managers and internal and external clients on a wide range of issues.
- Demonstrated sound financial management skills with the ability to interpret, report and apply financial practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated sound written skills with the ability to prepare correspondence, minutes and briefing notes.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to use initiative to identify priorities and meet conflicting timelines.
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: DOE939982
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, 06 January 2025
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