AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: DOE900897
Suitable applicants from process DOE887499 need not reapply.
Appointment Pool
Swimming and Water Safety is seeking to establish a pool of Program Coordinators - Swimming for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of April 2026. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2024, up to the end of April 2026.
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.
Swimming and Water Safety is responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the Interm and VacSwim swimming programs that promote vital swimming and water safety skills for children aged 5 – 17.
As a Program Coordinator – Swimming, you will be responsible for the provision of human resources, coordination, development, and management of programs at venues across the State to ensure the successful delivery of the Department of Education swimming and water safety education programs. The role requires a high level of stakeholder engagement and experience working with databases and Microsoft office application.
Suitable applicants will work closely with other Program Coordinators – Swimming and ideally possess the ability to review and refine program related policies and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and client experience.
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:
2. Demonstrated well developed knowledge and experience in human resource management, including planning, scheduling, development, performance management and recruitment.
3. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills and the ability to prepare and maintain accurate detailed reports.
5. Demonstrated well developed understanding of and experience working with databases, including Microsoft office applications.
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
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 three (3) 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
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 1 July 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
