AddressStatewide Services
Service Planning and Coordination
Director - Service Planning and Coordination
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DEANE $190,586 per annum
Advertised Vacancy Number DOE882797
This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department of Education is seeking a dedicated senior executive to lead the transformation of service delivery to public schools.
The Department's Statewide Services division has committed to delivery of a transparent, streamlined, integrated and responsive model of service to better support school staff and student needs.
We want a leader with a deep understanding of the public school system and the needs of our schools, to ensure this new model of service delivers practical support aligned with the operational realities of schools. This will include striking the right balance between proactive service that enables system-wide strategies and supports the student achievement priorities identified by education regions, with agile, flexible responses that consider the specific contexts of individual schools.
Undertaking this role presents a unique opportunity to apply your experience and expertise in a way that will have lasting and positive influence on the public school system in Western Australia.
About the Directorate
Statewide Services is transforming the way it provides services to schools. Its purpose is to provide services and support to schools and students that enable student achievement, with a focus on those who need it the most. Service Delivery is the key interface with schools. Its purpose is to plan, coordinate and deliver tiered and connected services that support schools and regions to improve student achievement.
The Service Planning and Coordination Directorate enables the delivery of an integrated service to support schools improve student achievement and educational outcomes, drawing the broad range of service areas and expertise within Statewide Services, and connecting this with other expert regional and/or external services as required.
About the Role
As a vital member of the Statewide Services' senior leadership team, the Director Service Planning and Coordination leads and oversees the systems and processes that ensure requests for assistance from schools are delivered in a timely effective and streamlined manner. This involves case coordination, consultancy, advice and response for complex school-level and student support requests.
You will manage and coordinate Requests for Assistance from schools, and assess and prioritise requests in collaboration with other teams within Statewide Services to enable school-level efforts to improve educational outcomes and student achievement.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Education is committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community, to better meet the needs and aspirations of our students, their families, and communities.
We encourage people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Want to Know More?
More information on this position can be found in the attached Form (JDF).
For additional information on the school, please see attached 'Additional Information for Applicants'.
For specific information relating to the role, please contact Stuart Percival, Assistant Executive Director - Service Delivery on 08 9402 6102 or Stuart.Percival@education.wa.edu.au
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, your application should include:
- A 5 page statement addressing all selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for 2 work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting "
