Senior Project Officer - Service Design and Support Branch: Capability Support Division: Service Design and Support - Statewide Services Salary: Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 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 Role This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced project or program officer to join our Capability Support branch in Service Design and Support. If you are a solution-focused problem solver with the ability to engage and positively influence stakeholders through the business and system change management process, we would love to hear from you. Ideally, you will have experience supporting 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 role you will apply your strong project management skills to the planning, implementation and evaluation of digital systems across Statewide Services. You will provide business analysis and liaise with Department staff regarding service delivery processes and the development, testing, delivery and implementation of digital systems and related policies and initiatives. Your focus on high quality service delivery and ability to translate complex concepts, processes and system requirements into practical outcomes, combined with your ability to manage effective project plans, reports and transition processes will be key to your success in this role. As the Senior Project Officer, you will work in a culturally responsive and context specific manner to establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Important to 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 candidates 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 Benefits 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). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Julie Bassett, Manager, Capability Support on (08) 0460 019 734 or 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 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 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 knowledge of and experience with current Kindergarten – Year 12 education issues and strategies. Demonstrated highly developed oral communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, and the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels. Demonstrated highly developed project management skills and ability to contribute to team processes and outcomes. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with proven research and investigative skills and ability to provide innovative thinking in developing and implementing key projects. Demonstrated highly developed writing skills with ability to develop instructional and support materials and communicate effectively online. Demonstrated ability to be flexible, organised and provide a high level of customer service. 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. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 18 November 2024
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