Principal Project Officer - Service Design And Support

Principal Project Officer - Service Design and SupportBranch: Capability SupportDivision: Service Design and Support - Statewide ServicesSalary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2022)This is an eleven (11) month fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency.Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.The Service Design and Support Directorate sits within Statewide Services and provides the shared functions and support needed to strengthen services to schools.Capability Support leads and manages the implementation and coordination of online learning systems and tools for use in schools and for staff professional learning, oversee and manage processes for the production and publication of classroom and professional learning resources and provide expert advice to support the delivery of Statewide Services systems, and maintain strategic oversight of its digital business system requirements.The RoleThis is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced project professional to join our Capability Support branch in Service Design and Support. If you are a proactive problem solver with a hands-on approach looking for an opportunity to work collaboratively in a challenging, multifaceted role we would love to hear from you. Ideally, you will have experience in digital transformation and business improvement and be able to apply these skills working with a broad range of stakeholders to make meaningful impacts.In this key role you will transform system strategies and initiatives into practical programs of support. As such, you will implement, coordinate and support programs and special projects, including the delivery of digital strategies and projects. This will also include the identification of new priorities and initiatives in consultation with key stakeholders. Experience in managing complex projects or programs with strong business analysis skills to inform process and system improvement will be highly regarded. You will demonstrate the ability to be agile and responsive to the needs of the role and competing priorities.Your commitment to 'best practice' sees you continually monitor, review and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and projects and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Important for this role will be your ability to build effective relationships and work as part of a multidisciplinary team across Statewide Services and the system.We seek applicants who are passionate about continuous improvement and systems optimisation. Having experience in planning, implementing, and managing digital systems would be beneficial, though not essential.This position is primarily based at the Padbury Statewide Services Centre however regular travel to the East Perth Department of Education site will be required.Professional BenefitsWe are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.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).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.Obtain or hold a current Working with Children check.More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete 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 three (3) pages 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:Demonstrated high-level project and program management skills, including ability to implement processes to facilitate monitoring, reporting and successful delivery.Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports, Ministerial communications, briefing notes and policy.Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in applying strategic thinking to achieve outcomes and implement effective change management strategies to achieve educational outcomes.Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on schedule in a demanding environment and under tight timeframes.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: DOE932066Applicants 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 Monday, 18 November 2024.
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