Salary: Level 7, $134,481 - $143,736 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)This is a permanent full-time position commencing March 2025Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development. Service Delivery is the key interface with schools. Its purpose is to plan, coordinate and deliver targeted services that support schools and regions to improve student achievement.The RoleThis position will primarily be responsible for supporting processes relating to child safety. The successful applicant will be required to provide practical, accurate and timely policy advice, information and support to meet system requirements for schools regarding student support services including child protection, safeguarding and student wellbeing.The ability to work collaboratively and work across a range of Statewide Services branches will be critical. All staff work within the integrated and collaborative structures of Statewide Services. As such, the successful applicant will be able to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively to contribute to the work of Statewide Services.Professional BenefitsWe are conveniently located in Padbury 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 including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.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).EligibilityTo work with us, you must: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.obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of current initiatives and issues that support schools and regions to improve student achievement at a central, regional and school level.Demonstrated high-level planning and management skills with a proven ability to plan and coordinate initiatives in a complex environment.Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in applying strategic thinking to achieve outcomes and implementing effective change management strategies to achieve educational outcomes.Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports, Ministerial communications, briefing notes and policy.Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on schedule in a demanding environment and under tight timeframes.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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 11 February 2025
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