About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is 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 You
You will have the ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy in a regulatory environment, make sound judgments and recommendations regarding appropriate course of action, manage a high volume of work, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
If this sounds like the right opportunity, apply now to make a significant impact on the future of our organisation's capability, agility and overall performance.
Your Opportunity
As the Senior Education Officer you will:
- Provide assistance to parents who are considering registering their child for home education or who currently have their child registered for home education, to understand their statutory obligations.
- Perform functions under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 as the Director-General's delegated decision maker in relation to home education.
- The Senior Education Officer reports to the Assistant Manager, Home Education Unit, Registration Services Branch, Policy, Performance and Planning Division.
- Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Provide information and expert technical advice on home education legislation, policies and procedures to parents considering registering their child for home education or who currently have their child registered for home education.
- Assess and process home education initial and continuing registration applications made pursuant to the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006.
- Conduct internal reviews as necessary in accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006.
- Exercise delegated decision making powers in relation to home education pursuant to the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
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.