Principal Project Officer – Preschool Reform Agreement

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE887122

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until December 2025 

Professional Benefits

• 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

Are you a skilled professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector? The Statewide Services division is on the lookout for a dedicated Principal Project Officer to work on the implementation of the Preschool Reform Agreement 2022-2025. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead and manage complex Statewide Services Projects, collaborating closely with the Primary, Early Childhood & Education Support Team. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position that will shape the future of preschool education, we'd love to have you on board!

Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most.  It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery.  While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.   

The Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support Directorate provides coordinated services and expertise with a focus on schools identified as requiring support to improve the achievement of K-6 students. 

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 knowledge and understanding of current policies that impact on primary, early childhood and education support.
2. Demonstrated high level project management skills with the ability to manage and respond effectively to business priorities and work collaboratively to manage a range of complex projects.
3. Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and research skills with the ability to develop projects, initiatives, strategies and guidelines.
4. Demonstrated high-level written communication skills in developing reports, briefings and correspondence.
5. Demonstrated highly developed oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to negotiate and consult effectively at senior levels in the private and public sectors.

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

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 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.

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

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 13 May 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.