Salary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022) This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing February 2025 with possible extension. The Office of the Director General: provides strategic advice on procedural and transactional matters and ensures the effective operation of the administrative infrastructure that supports the Director General's transactional responsibilities, is responsible for ensuring executive processes and responses are efficient and effective is a conduit between the Office of the Minister for Education and Training and the Office of the Director General. The Role The Principal Consultant provides professional and strategic management support to the Manager Office of the Director General and Director General for effective development, implementation, coordination and management of Department projects, programs and initiatives.Within this role they research, prepare and review briefings papers, speeches, correspondence, support documents and confidential reports on behalf of the Director General.If successful, you will build and maintain networks with other business areas, senior management across the Department, with other Departments and external organisations and establish effective working relationships with the members of the Corporate Executive.You will be required to provide effective coordination and management of significant internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas, briefing papers, minutes and other associated papers for the Director General.Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work-life balance.Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms.Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance.Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community.We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Your application should include: A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: 2.Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports, Ministerials and briefing notes.4.Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical, research and investigation skills with the ability to identify issues and trends and provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.6.Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking senior-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.Your application must be received before the closing date and time.Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE926728 Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months.This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 18 November 2024.#J-18808-Ljbffr