About this job
About the Department of Education
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
As the Project Officer you will:
- Undertake specialist project activities appropriate as required to achieve the outcomes expected of the project.
- Provide appropriate support and intervention to young people and their families to assist in the transition of young people into a viable education.
- Implement and monitor a project's operational plan and phases, including the coordination of activities of a variety of clients and team members associated with achieving the project objectives.
The Project Officer reports to an officer designated as the project manager. The Project Officer has no permanent subordinate staff but works as a member of a team of multi skilled officers who each report to the manager on strategic matters pertaining to their particular field of activity.
Responsibilities include:
- Participate in, and undertake a designated project and organisational change activities.
- Resolve operational problems and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of departmental services.
- Assist in coordinating the implementation of policies, practices and procedures, relating to the project.
- Prepare reports and submissions on a range of specific departmental services and respond to related matters identified during the review process.
- Assist with the development and delivery of training for staff in the work unit and other departmental employees.
- Attend meetings with departmental officers to discuss, evaluate and revise systems and procedures.
- Assist in the dissemination of project information to departmental staff and members of the public.
- Other responsibilities (as required)
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Applicants are required to submit a brief resume, contact details for 2 referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
- A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role under "How you will be assessed" section of the Role Description, please also consider the information contained in the advertisement on Smart Jobs in your response.
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.
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