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Mid West Education Region
Midwest Education Regional Office
Coordinator Regional Services
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Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 per annum (PSCA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE878047
This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing in April 2024 with possible extension
The Role and our Branch
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Midwest Regional Education Office is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Coordinator Regional Services (CRS).
The CRS analyses issues and needs relating to regional support services and lead the coordination of these services provided to schools, including psychology, attendance, behaviour, curriculum and participation.
The successful applicant will work in partnership with the Coordinator Regional Operations and Departmental support providers, including Statewide Services and the Institute for Professional Learning. They will ensure ensure efficient and effective access to support services region-wide, including engaging with schools and their networks to identify and analyse issues; developing and recommending solutions; and brokering support services in response to school needs.
The Mid West Education Region is committed to enacting the priorities of the Department to support all schools within the region deliver excellence in education to all students within the Midwest. The provision of quality support services to schools to support improved student outcomes is a priority. The Midwest Education Regional Office staff work closely with schools within the four school networks to support every Midwest student becoming a successful student and every Midwest teacher an effective teacher.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
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 capacity to provide effective leadership, support and advice in the coordination of school and student support programs.
2. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, with a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in developing solutions to address support services that meet the needs of students and schools.
3. Demonstrated skills in implementing organisational change within the work environment.
6. Demonstrated high-level understanding of current state and national education issues, trends, policies and systems.
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 Danielle Wilton, Coordinator Regional Operations - Mid West Education Region by telephoning (08) 9956 1602 or emailing
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.
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
- 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
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 7 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
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.
