Principal Consultant – Operational Initiatives Division – Schools
Fixed-term, part-time – 6 months, commencing February with possible extension.
Salary: Level 7, $139,860 – $149,485 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA).
Location: East Perth.
Closing date: 30 PM.
About the Branch
The Operational Initiatives branch is responsible for managing and implementing strategic education programmes that support schools and student outcomes.
The branch partners with non-government school sectors, corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia and assists public schools in delivering these programmes.
Role
As Principal Consultant you will provide accurate and timely verbal and written advice, resources, information and support to education regions and the Director General regarding exclusion processes and other branch initiatives.
Professional Benefits
12% employer-contributed superannuation.
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).
Convenient access to public transport – Claisebrook train station is a 5-minute walk away and the free Yellow Cat bus service stops outside the building.
CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Eligibility
You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid visa that provides work rights for the term of appointment.
You must consent to and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before starting.
Application Instructions
Step 1 – Select Apply for Job.
Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2 – Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to 3 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
A 2-page statement addressing the selection criteria listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF), including:
Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills for consultations, collaborations and negotiations with senior officers, school leaders and stakeholders.
Highly developed written communication and presentation skills, including experience preparing complex reports, briefing notes and professional learning documentation.
All application materials must be received before the closing date and time; late applications will not be accepted.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the diversity of the Western Australian community.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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