Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Time Remaining 9 daysWorkforce Supply and Mobility ReformHousing and TransportHousing and Transport OfficerPool Ref DOE900678Level 2, $70,432 - $75,516 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE900678Appointment PoolSuitable applicants from recently advertised process DOE875790 need not apply.Housing and Transport are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of February 2025.The Housing and Transport team support school staff who work in rural and remote areas by providing them with subsidised housing, relocations and leave travel. We are the largest individual provider of these services within WA Government.Housing and Transport officers are usually responsible for a group of towns within a region. They process housing requests through set eligibility criteria and coordinate the allocation of Government Regional Officers' Housing (GROH) accommodation to school staff.We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.In this role you will initially be responsible for:assessing and calculating claims for travel and relocation allowancesbooking, managing and payment of staff accommodationcoordinating and managing vacant property utilities accountsadministering utilities invoicingmaintaining data-entry and effective record-keepingLater on, you may also assist in providing property management services by:allocating subsidised housing to teachersassessing needs for additional housingadministering rent charges and invoices for our leased propertiescalculating and arranging salary deductions for rent.Successful applicants will have good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. This is so that you can partner with our service providers, understand school needs and advise employees on eligibility, their applications, policy, and procedures. Most communication is via email, phone and standard letter correspondence.Availability of leave is limited during the peak operational period, occurring annually from 1 November to 28 February.Cultural DiversityThe Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide quality customer service.Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision, make sound decisions and prioritise tasks in an environment with competing priorities.Demonstrated well developed computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, policies and guidelines.For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.All applications are submitted online. Select "Apply for Job", at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.Your application should include:A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branchA CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionThe contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.Eligibility and Training RequirementsEmployees will be required to:provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;complete the Department's induction program within three months of commencementcomplete the Department's training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.complete the Department's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; andcomplete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policyconsent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit prior to commencement of employmentThe Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) o n Monday, 24 June 2024.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTEDATTACHMENTS: - published jdf - generic - housing and transport officer - housing and transport - ps l2 - may 2020.pdfYou can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader .WORK TYPE: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full TimeFTE: 0.1-1.0LOCATION: East PerthCLOSING DATE: 2024-06-24 4:30 PM(YYYY-MM-DD)#J-18808-Ljbffr
