About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure projects and programs are managed in accordance with best practice guidelines and the department's approved project and program management approach (PRINCE2 and MSP) to ensure consistent and quality outcomes are achieved.
- Manage the review and assessment of projects and programs for compliance with the department's project and program management approach, and ensure the provision of expert advice by recommending improvements where necessary to ensure quality assurance requirements are met including monitoring and reporting on performance against plans and budgets.
- Manage the provision of project and program management expertise, coaching, assurance and advice to enhance the operations of projects and programs.
- Enable informed decision making on project and program issues by developing timely and relevant written submissions, briefs, presentations and information papers for stakeholders.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
Please note that the selection panel will not contact referees without advising candidates first.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.