Project Support Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE898860 

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until the end of February 2026 with possible extension. 

Professional Benefits

• 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 a highly motivated individual to appoint to the Project Support Officer position.

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

If successful you will assist with the development, implementation and management of systems, governance framework, methodologies and tools related to the Program. It will be your responsibility to support the Principal Consultant and Senior Responsible Officer by regularly monitoring, evaluating and reporting on key program metrics against agreed baseline. You will also be a key part of the governance of the Program as you will provide executive and secretariat support to the Board and relevant committees.

This role will require the successful applicant to provide professional advice and support on a range of matters related to the Kaartdijin Program Management Office (KPMO) system, framework, methodology and tools. The Project Support Officer will develop and deliver presentations to relevant stakeholders as required. In addition, the Project Support Officer will maintain effective records and information databases in accordance with the Department’s record keeping policy.

 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 well developed written communication skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data and prepare reports.
2. Demonstrated well developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels.
3. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and generate strategies to address them.

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 statement of up to two (2) pages 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 Wednesday, 3 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.