Consultant Support Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE885166

Appointment Pool

Are you a motivated individual who works well in a team and thrives in a fast-paced environment? Then the Non-Government School Regulation Directorate needs you!

We are seeking to establish a pool of Consultant Support Officers for fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of April 2026. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2024, up to the end of April 2026.

Professional Benefits

• Great work/life balance with 37.5 hour working week as a standard and flexible working hours for most roles.
• Leave options including purchase leave, deferred leave and long service leave after seven years.
• Flexibility to work at home and in the office for most roles.
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration, superannuation contributions to a provider of your choice and salary packaging options.
• A collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring.

The Role and our Branch

We are a small team engaging directly with the Catholic and independent non-government school sector about regulation of non-government schools, international education and community-based course providers. Our regulatory responsibilities include assessment of applications for entirely new schools, renewal of registration of existing schools and the establishment of new campuses. In undertaking our role we have a strong focus on child safety and standard of education in schools.

The team also assesses applications for compulsory-aged students seeking exemptions from attending school and responds to the ongoing obligations of non-government schools including monitoring school responses to reportable incidents and changes of governing body member notifications. Executive support is also provided to the Minister for Education’s Non-Government School Planning Advisory Panel, a panel that provides advice to the Minister on matters related to establishing new schools and making significant changes to existing schools.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic self-starters, eager to learn and able to take on challenges in a customer focussed regulatory environment.  Further professional development and mentoring in regulatory practice, if required, will be available to those seeking to transition to this rewarding career opportunity. As you will be working within a team environment and liaising with schools and key stakeholders, strong interpersonal and communication skills are important attributes.

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 relevant interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to consult, collaborate and liaise effectively with senior managers, schools, officers from other agencies and members of the public.
2. Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to prepare preliminary reports, correspondence, minutes and briefing notes and clearly explain information and issues.
3. Demonstrated skills in research, planning and analysis and the ability to contribute to the development of quality systems and processes.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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 Dr Divya George, Principal Consultant - Non-Government School Regulation by telephoning (08) (08) 9441 19***or emailing ************@education.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 covering letter of up to two (2) pages addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to three (3) 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 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 86***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
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 28 March 2024.

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