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Office of the Director General
Communications
Principal Consultant - Director General Communications
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Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 per annum (PSCA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE875609
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing immediately.
We are looking for a unique and passionate professional to assist the Director General of the Department of Education to create clever and engaging communications that tell great stories about every student in every classroom every day in WA public schools. From speeches to briefings and social media content, you will develop effective, insightful and impactful messages on a range of platforms for diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Working within the high-performing Communications directorate, you will love the challenge of being in a fast-paced, complex environment with everchanging priorities. You will play a key role in supporting the Director General at engagements/events, providing advice and dealing with issues on the ground.
A leader in your field you think on your feet, demonstrate excellent judgement, have world-class ethics, a sound knowledge of government operations and the ability to cultivate relationships with other executives and business areas across the Department.
Your experience in strategic communications or journalism will be invaluable, as will your willingness to work flexibly to manage the diverse and dynamic requirements of the role.
Most of all you are committed to keeping the community at the heart of everything you do, embracing the opportunity to make a positive difference by changing the lives of school children through advancing public education across WA.
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 branch 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.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:
Job Specific
- Substantial experience in communications, including formulation, implementation, and evaluation of communications projects and programs, analysis and reporting on performance.
- Advanced writing skills.
- Considerable experience managing large and/or complex projects, including the ability to manage performance to deliver agreed outcomes within specified timeframes.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate with and influence high level stakeholders.
Critical thinking / Problem solving
- Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems aligned to strategic direction.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and motivate, mentor and develop others
Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position. The business needs of the branch may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
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.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Marie-Anne Keeffe, Director - Communications by telephoning (08) 9264 4855 or emailing marie-anne.keeffe@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 the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) 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.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (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
- 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 the commencement of employment
- complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment and every 3 years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
