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Program Kaartdijin
Project Support Officer - Training and Support
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Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 per annum (PSCA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE881690
This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until December 2025 with possible 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
Program Kaartdijin has been established to develop a functionally fit, technologically robust solution to replace the current School Information System (SISClassic) and include additional information capture and reportability. The Program focuses on providing short term solutions as well as a longer-term solution that meets the operational needs of schools and the reporting and management needs of the Department at large. The Program vision is to provide a contemporary administrative and finance solution connecting people, processes and systems for school communities now and into the future.
The new Kaartdijin Solution will replace the SISClassic suite of applications currently used in 800+ schools throughout Western Australia. The Department has contracted TechnologyOne as the provider of the core finance functionalities and Compass Education as the provider of the billing, student administration and school administration functionalities for schools.
The Program values are:
- Integrity in all we do
- Open and transparent communication
- Collaborative approach - Shared goals and objectives
- Commitment and Cooperation
- Value all contributions
- Exceptional customer service
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
Program Kaartdijin is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual for the role of Project Support Officer - Training and Support to assist the Program with co-ordination, administration, and related activities. The role acts as the Program's executive officer to organise, record and report on a range of governance meetings including producing or assisting in the creation and maintenance of relevant program documentation such as project schedules, status reports, meeting minutes and action lists.
Reporting to the Training and Support Manager, this position will form part of the Program Management Office which supports and assists the wider Program team, as well as the Training team.
The role requires someone who is able to demonstrate a high-level of practical experience and skills related to project administration and Support; including budget tracking, accounts processing, and tracking against project schedules. The successful applicant will apply their knowledge of a formal project methodology (preferably PRINCE2) in supporting substantial projects, preparing and managing documents and records.
The Project Support Officer - Training and Support will assist in the development and implementation of communication plans, templates and initiatives in support of business engagement. They will be required to provide data analysis and management information in support of improved decision making and optimising resource allocation. They will be required to assist in the coordination and booking of training locations, flights, catering, communications etc.
Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office products (Such as Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Project and Outlook), will be a key requirement of this role. Experience with Department and external systems such as JIRA, TRIM , Smartsheets or similar tools will be well regarded, but not essential.
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.
Building Leadership Impact
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact)
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated well developed planning, coordination, monitoring and delivery skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of policies, issues and best practice in project planning and management and the ability to contribute to developing policies, guidelines and standards.
Demonstrated well developed conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills with the ability to provide advice on issues, solve problems and implement business improvements.
Demonstrated well developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve a strong business engagement focus in the delivery of outputs.
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 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
Please contact Heather Retson, Principal Program Analyst by telephoning (08) 9264 8938 or emailing heather.retson@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
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