Department of Education WA – East Perth WA
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension.
The System Performance Branch is responsible for:
* coordinating system-level reporting, including production of the Annual Report
* collecting and maintaining statistics on schools and students for the education sector
* producing performance indicators used in system-level strategic planning, management and reporting
* providing advice on, and support in, the use of performance and statistical information for resource allocation
* advising internal business areas and external agencies on the appropriate use of system-level performance information
* providing advice on accountability arrangements, statistics and performance measurement and reporting at state and national levels, including representation on national statistical bodies and other working groups
* providing advice on, and support for, evaluation and research activities, including administration of the Research Conducted on Educational Sites by External Parties policy
The Role
* Provide extensive high quality, on-demand telephone and email based technical support directly to public and private schools to resolve issues related to their census data submissions.
* Liaise with schools and other stakeholders to correct or reconcile inconsistent or inaccurate data, as requested by Senior Consultant, Student Census.
* Assist with the development of student census manuals and web pages that guide school staff through the census collection process.
* Perform testing of the student census system to ensure the collection, management and extraction of student enrolment data meets the requirements of the Department.
* Provide timely, professional advice and support to internal and external stakeholders on matters related to the student census.
* Assist with, and quality assure, relevant student census databases.
* Prepare correspondence and reports related to the student census.
* Assist in maintaining high quality communication networks between the System Performance Branch and relevant stakeholders.
Professional Benefits
* 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).
* 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.
Equity and Diversity
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.
To 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.
Selection Criteria
Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:
* A CV of up to two pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
* A three-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF):
o Demonstrated knowledge of student enrolment information and the data collection, management and reporting requirements, procedures and systems of Western Australian public and private schools.
o Demonstrated experience with providing technical support to schools via telephone and email.
o Demonstrated sound verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels and work effectively in a team environment.
o Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to identify priorities, meet deadlines and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
o Demonstrated sound keyboard and computer skills, including a working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and databases.
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