Manager - Office of Education Business Services
Branch: Education Business Services
Division: Office of the Director General
Salary: Level 8, $144,597 - $156,598 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)
This is a permanent full-time position commencing February 2025 The Office of Education Business Services (EBS) provides strategic advice, ensures efficient executive processes, and manages administrative infrastructure supporting the Deputy Director General's transactional responsibilities.
Acting as a liaison between EBS and executive teams, it develops business and people plans focused on delivering outcomes for customers, employees, and operational systems.
Key priorities include fostering positive relationships, supporting school leaders, promoting a safe and inclusive workforce, and enhancing business processes through data-driven governance.
EBS also coordinates capability-building programs, including the EBS graduate program.
The Role This role involves providing strategic management advice on policy, reforms, and initiatives with significant implications for the Department.
The successful candidate will manage office functions, including resource allocation, budgeting, and policy development, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
Key responsibilities include leading a dedicated team, fostering collaboration with senior leaders and external partners, and overseeing the development and implementation of business and people plans.
The role also involves coordinating high-level correspondence, briefings, and reports, while driving continuous improvement in office processes and supporting critical programs such as the EBS Graduate Program.
Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth 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 healthy work-life balance including; working from home or remote and flexible working hours.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).Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance.
Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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.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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:Implements and manages strategy Translates strategy into operational goals and creates a shared sense of purpose within the business unit.Engages others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their contribution, and communicates expected outcomes.Considers the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipates priorities and develops long-term plans for the work area.Understands objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues.Achieves results Evaluates ongoing project and program performance and identifies critical success factors.Establishes clear plans and periods for project implementation and outlines specific activities.Strives to achieve and encourages others to do the same.Monitors progress and identifies risks that may impact outcome and adjusts plans as required.Builds productive relationships Builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.Recognises shared agendas and works toward mutually beneficial outcomes.Brings people together and encourages input from key stakeholders.Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness Acts professionally and impartially at all times and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public policy constraints.Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work and commits energy and drive to see that goals are achieved.Persists and focuses on achieving objectives even in difficult circumstances.Communicates and influences effectively Confidently presents information in a clear, concise and articulate manner and translates information for others.Approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of key issues, having prepared well in advance.Anticipates the position of the other party and adapts approach accordingly.Encourages the support of relevant stakeholders.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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE941690
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 Tuesday, 14 January 2025
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