AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS886301
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024
Byford Secondary College (SC) is seeking a Workplace Learning Support Officer to join our friendly team.
The Structured Workplace Learning Support Officer will support students undertaking work placements and conduct workplace visits as required. You will also assist with locating and securing appropriate industry placements with existing and new workplace partners, ensuring they adhere to the Duty of Care for Public School Student policies and procedures.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills to support students from diverse backgrounds. These skills should also be used to work collaboratively with staff to improve student outcomes. Support to staff will also include maintaining databases, preparing relevant paperwork and correspondence, provision of reports and monitoring student data as required.
In supporting every student to be on a pathway to a successful future, the Structured Workplace Learning Support Officer will work closely with students to ensure that they are meeting the demands of the Workplace Learning program to support Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) achievement. They should form collaborative relationships with the Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers, employers, students, and parents.
Byford SC is an Independent Public School catering for children from Years 7 to 12. Our moral purpose is to work together to provide effective learning experiences where we all grow, and students are prepared for a successful life beyond school.
Our motto 'Aspire to Excellence' articulates our commitment to success for each person in our college community. We are a school of choice for the local community and we are dedicated to providing your child with an exceptional Secondary education.
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 school 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.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- skills in developing, implementing and evaluating Workplace Learning programs
- 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
- sound organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and identify priorities.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (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 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:
- 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.
