Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE896080Appointment PoolNorth Metropolitan Regional Education Office is seeking to establish a pool of Research and Executive Support Officers for appointments to permanent, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of July 2026.Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2024, up to the end of July 2026.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including: 11 percent employer contributions to superannuationMore than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leaveA positive, flexible working culture in a dynamic team environment The Role and our BranchThe North Metropolitan Education Region supports the Department's priorities in Western Australia and commits to delivering, through schools and services, a full and engaging standard of public education, supportive of students, teachers and parents.The North Metropolitan Education Region comprises more than 240 public schools across the north metropolitan area from Cottesloe to Lancelin and east to Wooroloo.We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.Research and Executive Support Officers will provide administrative support to the Director of Education and Assistant Directors of Education, including coordination and preparation of correspondence, travel and accommodation arrangements and scheduling of appointments.Suitable applicants will liaise with internal and external clients including, Ministerial Services Unit (MSU), school and Regional Office staff, senior staff of other agencies, parents and members of the public on a diverse range of issues.Within this role, suitable applicants will conduct research and investigations, including background on school issues, internet research, and review of relevant professional journals, newspapers and media statements for issues of interest and importance.Research and Executive Support Officers will provide financial administrative support to the Director of Education and Assistant Directors of Education, including purchasing, payment of accounts, reconciliation of corporate credit card statements and arrangement of quotations and monitoring of travel and accommodation expenditure.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:1.Demonstrated knowledge and considerable experience in the delivery of high level administration support services, including the ability to provide executive support to senior managers.3.Demonstrated sound financial management skills with the ability to interpret, report and apply financial practices and procedures.5.Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to use initiative to identify priorities and meet conflicting timelines.Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).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 inquiries are welcomed
