Department of Education WA – East Perth WA
4d ago, from Western Australia Government
This is a permanent full-time position commencing 1 January ****.
The Directorate
The Department of Education's Disability Reform Directorate has a key role in leading the Department's program of work that sets the direction and longer-term disability reform plan for public education. This will involve working across the agency and whole of government, with ongoing engagement and consultation with key stakeholders, to strengthen access and services across the public education system.
The Directorate has responsibility for progressing commitments made by the State Government, including but not limited to those related to the WA implementation Roadmap for the Disability Royal Commission, State Disability Strategy, and other reviews and reports.
The Role
In this role, you will support the Director, Disability Reform and work collaboratively within the team and across business units to progress the Disability Reform plan.
Prepare documents, spreadsheets, charts, and tables using advanced Microsoft tools
Provide administrative support for research activities, projects and initiatives to support the Director and team members
Assist in preparing project plans, reports, presentation materials, supporting materials, and monitoring systems, in accordance with Department policies and guidelines.
Schedule meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Manage incoming telephone calls and visitor enquiries, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery
Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items as required.
Prepare, process, and deliver correspondence, drafting responses, and monitoring workflows to meet critical deadlines
You will also assist with financial tasks, including reconciling credit card expenditure and monitoring expenditure to support managerial staff.
Additionally, where required you will coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements, maintain records in compliance with the State Recordkeeping Act ****.
Professional Benefits
The position is located at the Department of Education, 151 Royal Street East Perth.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
Consideration is given to home-based work arrangements aligned to the Department of Education's guidance.
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)
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.
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 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 4 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
A 4-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Considerable experience in the delivery of administration support services.
Experience in purchasing, processing accounts for payments and monitoring expenditure for a work unit.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to use initiative and work independently or as part of a team as required.
Sound written communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate information in a clear manner and provide high-level customer service.
Well-developed computer application skills, including word processing, development and maintenance of databases and spreadsheets, development of presentations and experience using an electronic records management system.
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: DOE*******
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 16 December ****
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