About this job
About the Department:
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 the Role:
As the Senior Program Officer, you will have responsibility for the following:
- Research and develop responses to significant initiatives, contributing to the development of major briefings, reports, submissions and advice for senior managers regarding the key functions of the program.
- Identify, analyse and progress strategic issues and formulate innovative and workable solutions and strategic advice to senior managers within the program.
- Contribute to the development of a range of key activities for the division including strategic and operational planning, reporting, performance and risk management.
- Manage the preparation and presentation of accurate and comprehensive statistical reports to support senior and executive management within the department.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key clients, contacts and organisations within the department, regions and other government agencies.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Your Opportunity:
As part of the Portfolio Performance Reporting Team (PPR), within Portfolio Investment, you will work closely with internal stakeholders, central agencies, external statutory authorities and portfolio partners to deliver:
- High-quality reports and information services to the Director and senior management within the Division, Department and Government.
- Analytics and reporting services, and supporting continuous improvement through the adoption of business intelligence and other tools and supporting workflows and processes.
About You:
- Knowledge and understanding of financial management practices and processes within a complex work environment.
- Experience in supporting finance functions to meet legislative requirements.
- Demonstrated effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to represent the department and to establish and maintain mutually productive partnerships with clients, team members and other stakeholders.
How to apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
- Maximum 2 page written statement on your suitability for this role based on the requirements outlined in the advertisement and 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.