Project Officer - Preschool Reform Agreement

Join our dynamic team at the forefront of preschool education reform! The Preschool Reform Agreement Project Team is seeking a passionate Project Officer who embodies versatility, teamwork, meticulousness, and exceptional communication skills. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to be part of our transformative journey.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE898922

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until December 2025 with possible (6) month extension.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal 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 Branch

The Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support (PECES) Branch, within the Department’s Statewide Services Division, is responsible for developing and implementing systemic policy and strategic planning in early childhood education for Western Australian public schools.

The Branch has responsibility for implementing state and national early childhood education reforms, including a number of National Partnerships and Agreements, which are delivering significant changes to early childhood education in Western Australia. This includes policy leadership for the early years of schooling and extensive liaison across education sectors and government and non-government agencies.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

The Project Officer – Preschool Reform Agreement will support the implementation of the 3 key reforms of the Preschool Reform Agreement 2022-2025:

• Commonwealth Funding Follows the Child
• Preschool (Kindergarten) attendance measure
• Preschool outcomes measure.

The successful applicant will provide assistance for the implementation of the Council of Australian Government Preschool Reform Agreement including researching specific data relating to workforce development, staffing and student population projections.

As the Project Officer – Preschool Reform Agreement, you will analyse written information to input into specific databases for the Preschool Reform Agreement and the 3 key reforms, and assist with the preparation of reports, briefings and correspondence pertaining to the Preschool Reform Agreement and Branch matters.

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 research, analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to achieve comprehensive, accurate and timely outcomes against a defined project brief.
2. Demonstrated sound written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings and correspondence.
3. Demonstrated sound oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals, groups and organisations.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, assist and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes.
5. Demonstrated sound organisational skills with an ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

Please contact Danielle James, Manager - Primary Early Childhood and Education by telephoning 0499 877 *** or emailing **************@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 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 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, 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

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.

• published jdf
• 00028634
• Project Officer
• Preschool Reform Agreement
• service delivery
• ps l4
• may 2024.pdf

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