Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE821270 

This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing ASAP  

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:

• 10.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Flexible work roster
• Professional development opportunities, including records management training
• Employee Assistance Program

The Role and our Branch

The School Curriculum and Standards 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, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.

The Examinations, Certification and Testing (ECT) Directorate is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and organised Project Officer - Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Endorsed programs in the Programs and Data branch.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

The successful applicant will provide project management support to officers involved with VET and Endorsed Programs, including assisting with the development and management of project plans, schedules and relevant documentation. The successful applicant will develop, manage and maintain complex data on the Student Record Management System (SRMS) for the use of internal and external clients. An understanding of VET in a school education context and working knowledge will be an advantage.

The Project Officer will liaise with officers within the organisation and externally on matters related to VET and Endorsed Program data management and integrity. The Project Officer may also be required to undertake research into policy and procedures used in other states and territories and internationally to support development and recognitions of non-formal learning.

The School Curriculum and Standards 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, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society.

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

1. Demonstrated well developed verbal and written communication skills including ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
2. Demonstrated data management skills, including data analysis and reporting, and the ability to interpret data.
3. Demonstrated ability to undertake research and policy projects with minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and identify priorities.

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 Arti Dogra, Principal Consultant - VET by telephoning (08) 9273 6751 or emailing Arti.Dogra@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) on Friday, 26 May 2023.

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.