Overview
This is a 12‐month fixed‐term, full‐time position commencing ASAP with possible extension.
System Performance Branch Role
* 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
Student Census Support Officer Responsibilities
* Provide high‐quality, on‐demand telephone and email based technical support directly to public and private schools to resolve issues related to census data submissions.
* Liaise with schools and other stakeholders to correct or reconcile inconsistent or inaccurate data, as requested by the 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 Department's requirements.
* 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
* 12% employer‐contributed superannuation.
* Flexible working arrangements, including working from home or remote, flexible hours and part‐time options.
* 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).
* Easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5‐minute walk away and free Yellow Cat bus service; various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Location
East Perth, conveniently located with accessible public transport and parking options.
Eligibility
* Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or possess a valid visa with the relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
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.
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