Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region
Salary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)
Please note as of Monday, 18 November at 9:50am there has been an amendment to the FTE of this position. This is a twenty-four (24) month fixed term, part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing January 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency. The Wheatbelt Education Region is looking for a motivated Engagement and Transitions Manager to join their team.
The Role The successful applicant will provide support and advice to ensure the development and implementation of strategic directions to maximise transition services across the region and schools. They monitor and assess the effectiveness of the programs and strategies, as well as facilitate links between schools, State Training Providers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), Education Regional Office and the Department in implementing policy and key initiatives.
You will also identify student support service gaps and provide advice accordingly. The Engagement and Transitions Manager will be required to evaluate, monitor and report on programs, service maintenance and operational standards across the region. You will also develop effective risk management plans.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Professional Benefits We are located in Northam 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 a 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).Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sharon Bray, Engagement and Transitions Manager on or by emailing .
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.Obtain or hold a current 'C' class driver's licence.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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:Demonstrated knowledge of youth, education, training, industry and support services and to foster career transition and work prospects for students in the 12-18 year old population.Demonstrated highly developed skills in leading, managing and facilitating a team, including a proven ability to lead individuals and groups through continuous change.Demonstrated high-level oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally and build high-level relationships and networks cross-sectorally.Demonstrated high developed conceptual and analytical skills, with a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing organisational change, programs and plans.Demonstrated high-level written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of reports and risk management plans.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: DOE930540
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 28 November, 2024.
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