AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: DOE878677
This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until June, 2026 with possible extension.
This position is based in Kalgoorlie
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 Schools branch is seeking to appoint a highly engaging and motivated Project Principal - Regional Learning Initiatives.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Western Australian Department of Education has entered into an agreement with the Australian Government Department of Education, to develop and deliver the Scaling Up Success in Remote Schools Program. Through this program, the Regional Learning Initiative will work to expand the successful elements of the Kimberley Schools Project to selected schools in the Goldfields and Midwest Education Regions.
The project has 2 key components, targeted teaching and student and community engagement.
The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of evidence-based practice and the Quality Teaching Strategy, provide educational leadership to schools and regional networks in the development and implementation of strategies and professional support materials which are informed by school, system data evidence and result in improved student achievement. It will be the Project Principals responsibility to plan, implement and evaluate initiatives and strategies supporting the 2 key project components.
Within this role, the successful applicant will lead the operations of the project in accordance with the strategic directions of the project, legislation and Department policies, in line with the project implementation plan which outlines agreed outcomes with the Australian Department of Education. In addition, the successful applicant will collaborate and liaise with project partners, the project governance groups, other government agencies, community providers and schools, on matters associated with the project.
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:
- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in providing effective educational leadership resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to undertake high-level negotiations, consultations and collaborations.
- Demonstrated highly developed knowledge and practice in strategic level project planning.
- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in facilitating and supporting high-level collaboration to support leadership growth and development.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and strategy formulation skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to school data trends.
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 Leigh Nelson, Director of Education by telephoning 0419 910 *** or emailing Leigh ******@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 CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history, the responsibilities previously undertaken to address the selection criteria 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
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- obtain or hold a current C class licence
- obtain or hold an accredited 4WD qualification
- undertake extended overnight travel throughout the region, including travel to remote school sites
- 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
- 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 Tuesday, 12 March 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
- 00044282
- Project Principal
- Regional Learning Initiatives
- schools
- admin l5
- dec 2023.pdf
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