Principal Consultant - Business Cases

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:InfrastructureAsset Planning and ServicesPrincipal Consultant - Business Cases00044692Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE899591This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive 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 BranchWe encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.Asset Planning and Services is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Principal Consultant - Business Cases.If successful you will lead the development of infrastructure Business Cases for capital investment projects, which will include engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders and working with consultants. This role will require you to undertake the assessment of school curriculum requirements and asset condition to identify potential asset solutions to meet the Department’s service requirements. In addition, you will also need to draft parts of or entire Business Cases as well as project managing the development of other Business Cases.The successful applicant will contribute to the Branch’s strategic directions and business plans creating an awareness of best practice, trends and issues concerning the core functions of the Branch. It will be the responsibility of the Principal Consultant to develop plans and systems to enable the achievement of team deliverables in alignment with Branch objectives.The Principal Consultant will manage resources including financial, physical and information, to ensure availability and effectiveness to deliver on Branch strategic plans, contractual obligations and other organisational priorities.Cultural DiversityThe 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 substantial knowledge of and experience in the provision of asset planning and related infrastructure services.

• Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in policy and strategy development and implementation.
• Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.

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 welcomedPlease contact Anna Brown, Director, Infrastructure Strategy and Planning by telephoning (08) 9264 4573 or emailingApplication InstructionsAll 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 1, 2 and 5 listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to five (5) 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 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.Eligibility and Training RequirementsEmployees 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; and
• 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

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 24 June 2024.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTEDThis 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.