Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE645213
Appointment Pool
Are you looking for challenging and meaningful work to set up your career?
Do you want to build valuable skills and learn from senior leaders, mentors and diverse teams?
Have you completed a tertiary degree within the last 24 months in business, commerce, accounting, finance or a related field?
The Education Business Services (EBS) Division is establishing a pool of fixed term, full-time positions which may arise within our Graduate Development Program during 2021 and 2022. We may make appointments from the pool at any time during that two-year period.
We have six 24-month fixed term contracts for Graduate Officer roles, commencing January 2021.
About us
The Department of Education is Western Australia’s largest employer with approximately one third of the Government workforce in some 800 worksites across the State. EBS is a large directorate within the Department and provides professional business services and support to Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions within the Department of Education. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of Finance, Commercial Services, Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Business and Customer Services. EBS continually strives to enhance the capability and responsiveness of staff, systems and processes across the Department to deliver high quality education.
The Financial Services Directorate is responsible for a number of key finance-related functions within the Department, including financial policy and governance, financial reporting and school financial management and support.
The Financial Planning and Resourcing Directorate is responsible for a number of key finance-related functions within the Department, including overall budget and resource management, high-level strategic financial advice, school resourcing, management of the Student Centred Funding Model and financial planning.
The Commercial Services Directorate is responsible for providing procurement and commercial legal support to the Department and schools; contract planning, establishment and management; insurance and fleet management.
The Information and Communication Technologies Division is responsible for the management and delivery of the Department’s ICT-related services and functions. The Division encompasses three Directorates, being Governance and Planning Integration; Build and Deployment; and Operations and Customer Service
Visit www.education.wa.edu.au to find out more information about the Department of Education.
About the role
The Department’s Graduate Program offers you the chance to start your own bright future with a personalised development opportunity like no other. As a graduate, you will complete the program, rotating through different aspects of work within your specialisation. Taking on meaningful work from day one, you’ll be guided through a tailored training program which aims to accelerate your personal and professional development.
As well as developing your technical knowledge, skills and working with contemporary practices, you’ll learn to professionally collaborate and consult with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to policy, plans and systems that support the State’s educational finance, purchasing or information technology and communication systems.
Further information about these positions and the Graduate Development Program can be found in the attached job description form (JDF) and ‘Information guide’.
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.
Recruitment process
We will assess your application against the work related requirements of the position and consider the business needs of the branch. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Sound oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels and build effective relationships.
- Sound research and problem solving skills and the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
- Initiative and sound organisational skills including the ability to effectively multi task, meet deadlines and work effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to interpret and understand public sector policies and practices.
We are selecting suitable applicants using a combination of assessment methods throughout the shortlisting and further assessment stages of the recruitment process to determine your suitability for placement into the pool. The attached ‘Application guide’ provides further information regarding the process.
- The initial assessment will be based on your eligibility, qualifications, written submission, CV and Cognitive Testing and Personality Profiling results.
- Further assessment will be based on the JDF selection criteria and the EBS Delivery Principles, along with examples of your skills or experience.
Once we have assessed your application, you will either progress through stages of the process or not, and at the end, suitable applicants will be placed in a recruitment pool from which the Department can select the candidates to meet business needs for the Graduate roles.
For further job related information
You are welcome to discuss the above Graduate Officer roles with Julie Bassett, Manager Capability Building, by telephoning (08) 9264 5107 or emailing EducationBusinessServices.CapabilityBuilding@education.wa.edu.au
How to apply
The attached ‘Application Guide’ explains what will be required to complete your application.
All applications are to be submitted online. Simply select “Apply for Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this advert and follow the instructions on your screen. It is recommended you have the following documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”. Please do not use your mobile phone to apply.
Your application should include:
- Current CV including contact details for two (2) referees (one being supervisory). This needs to be in Word or PDF format. It is important to tell us about the different facets of your experiences to date, so please include your work experience, extra-curricular activities, achievements, associations and any leadership roles.
- University academic transcript(s), showing all details and completion of degree between July 2018 and July 2020 either through course completion date, or clear date of last unit studied, or confirmation of final enrolment date if course not yet completed.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the WA Public Sector. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time you lodge your application.
- A two (2) page written submission that includes:
- Identification of your work stream preferences in order (i.e. Finance, Commercial Services and ICT). Please note that you can apply for more than one stream.
- An introduction to who you are, why you have chosen the work stream(s) of interest and why you would like to work for the Department of Education.
- An outline of how your personal strengths and experience may apply to work within the Graduate Development Program.
- A one (1) page summary describing a team project or assignment you have been involved in. Outline your role in that team. Tell us how you used your research and analytical skills, prioritised your time, worked through problems and used your communication skills to achieve results and complete the project.
- Complete two online assessments, as per the ‘How to apply’ guide.
- The Universal Cognitive Ability Test
- The Employee Personality Profile.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation. Please allow enough time to complete this process (including completing all questions and uploading supporting documentation) 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 have difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (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
- hold a tertiary degree relevant to business, commerce, accounting, finance, ICT or related field, having graduated within the last 24 months
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable 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, 18 September 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED