AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS894096
Appointment Pool
Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated Workplace Learning and Vocational Education and Training Support Officer (WLSO) for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.
The role of the WLSO is to support the operations of the school’s Workplace Learning/VET (Vocational Education and Training) program, including developing and maintaining program documentation, support material and procedures manual.
The WLSO will assist in the selection and induction of students in the Workplace Learning/VET program and locate appropriate industry placements for them.
The suitable applicants will liaise with key stakeholders, including school personnel, Registered Training Organisation’s (RTOs), industry and parents and students, on attendance/behavioural issues or queries regarding the Workplace Learning and VET program.
They may visit and monitor students on work placement, including checking student logbooks for satisfactory completion and working hours.
The suitable applicants will ideally possess strong organisation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work unsupervised, as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility, motivation and experience in providing administrative support would be highly advantageous to this role.
Kent Street SHS is proud to be an Independent Public School located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD. We cater for a diverse clientele, some who travel great distances to engage in our Approved Specialist Programs or reside at the Rotary Residential College located on-site. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage our local primary schools in the Victoria Park area, with the ultimate aim that Kent Street SHS becomes their recognised and respected secondary school of choice.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Learning outcomes and contexts with the ability to induct employers, staff and students on Workplace Learning procedures.
- Experience in developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on suitable programs for students in acquiring work skills and/or accessing recreational activities.
- Well-developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, employers and parents.
- Initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to plan and coordinate activities.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
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.
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Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page (maximum) statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- 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.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- hold or obtain a current Western Australian Driver’s licence;
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- 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;
- 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 21 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
