AddressStrategy and Policy
Public School Accountability
Consultant - Schools Review
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Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 per annum (PSCA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE884195
This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
The Role and our Branch
The Strategy and Policy division is seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Consultant, Schools Review to join the Public School Accountability directorate. The directorate conducts Statewide reviews of Public Schools to provide assurance that schools are operating effectively and delivering high quality education to their students.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The successful applicant will ideally possess a strong disposition to work in a collaborative and highly confidential team environment and be committed to building effective working relationships.
Together with experience in applying sound customer service principles and practices, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and external parties, are ideal.
The successful applicant will provide comprehensive logistical support for Public School Review workflow and scheduling. This will include the provision of information and technical assistance to school leaders in their preparation of school self-assessment submissions.
A high level of quality assurance will be critical in the preparation of data, research, review of briefing papers, correspondence, project budgets and confidential support documentation on behalf of the Directors and Principal Consultants. A key aspect of the role will be the provision of editorial oversight for Public School Review reports and correspondence.
The Consultant, Schools Review will also provide policy, strategic and operational management advice and support. Maintenance and interrogation of the directorate's databases, spreadsheets and operational systems will be central to this role in supporting the directorate's priorities and timely system responses.
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 operational planning skills including the ability to coordinate, monitor, report and contribute to strategic outcomes.
- Demonstrated well developed data management skills, including data analysis and reporting, and the ability to interpret data, analyse trends and make recommendations.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication and editorial skills with considerable experience in the preparation of reports, briefings and correspondence.
- Demonstrated well developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively consult, collaborate and negotiate within a team environment and with stakeholders at a senior level.
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of trends, initiatives and developments that impact on school performance.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Brooke O'Donnell, Principal Consultant by telephoning (08) 9264 4817 or emailing Brooke.O'Donnell@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
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