Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE543807
Appointment Pool
The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy directorate at School Curriculum and Standards are seeking to establish a pool of Administrative Assistants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2018 and up to the end of July 2019. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within this period.
In this role you will provide a high level of customer service with particular skills in handling telephone enquiries and ensuring visitors are received and assisted in a professional manner and provide clerical support for ad hoc special projects and support across the directorate as business needs arise.
The successful applicant will have well developed word and spreadsheet processing skills and proficiency with other components of Microsoft Office. To be successful in this role you will have sound written, oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels. Finally, the ability to work independently or in a team environment to meet planned outcomes in a timely manner will be required.
The School Curriculum and Standards Division provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of the School Curriculum and Standards Author. The Division provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Well developed word processing skills and proficiency with other components of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and experience using an electronic records management system.
- Sound written, oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels and provide customer-focussed services.
- Experience in purchasing, processing accounts for payment and monitoring expenditure for a work unit.
- Sound ability to work independently or in a team environment to meet planned outcomes in a timely manner.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the branch may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
For further job related information:
Please contact Roshan Perera, Manager Strategic and External Relations, by telephoning (08) 9273 6707 or emailing Roshan.Perera@scsa.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply!
All applications are submitted online. Simply select “Apply for Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 20 July 2018
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED