Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE778211
This is a permanent part-time 0.4FTE position commencing ASAP
The Role and our Branch
The Curriculum, Assessment and Strategic Policy Division is seeking an International Education Coordination Officer to join their team.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The School Curriculum and Standards Division (the Division) provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of, the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum and ensures assessment standards to enable all students being taught the Western Australian Curriculum to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.
The International Education Coordination Officer will undertake the following:
- coordinate, implement and monitor administrative systems, including developing processes and procedures, to support the delivery of the Authority’s international education program
- undertake research and investigations on trends and issues of interest and importance to the international education program, including activities to support the expansion of the program
- gather, record and analyse data to inform future international education service planning and reporting
- coordinate contract development processes for new and existing schools
- prepare documentation related to school moderation processes
- schedule and coordinate overseas travel for a range of official purposes
- conduct school invoicing and financial reconciliation processes
- coordinate venue bookings required for international education activities, including meetings and training opportunities, and arrange catering where required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, for this role, will be an asset when liaising with officers across the Division, and overseas and local international education stakeholders.
Who are we
Visit our website: https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/
Cultural Diversity
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.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated well developed computer processing skills, particularly in the use of databases to manage large amounts of data.
- Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and clarify problems and generate strategies to address them.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight timelines.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Karen Grant, Principal Consultant – International, Strategic and External Relations by telephoning (08) 9273 6713 or emailing karen.grant@scsa.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
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
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- 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) Monday, 5 December 2022.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position
