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:
Your responsibilities as the Senior Project Officer will be:
- Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of project documentation, including the coordination of governance approvals for online training.
- Manage communication and coordination with other teams across the department and build and maintain positive relationships with project stakeholders.
- Evaluate and provide project advice, information and status, including preparation of correspondence for management and senior executives.
- Perform specific tasks and engage in ad hoc activities as assigned by the management team, contributing to broader departmental goals.
About You:
To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will exhibit the following experience and skills:
- Expertise in Learning Management Systems, in particular Canvas and Catalog.
- Leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing a small team.
- Ability to embrace change and encourage others in a progressive environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing online training projects, with exceptional skills in time management and the ability to collaborate successfully within a team setting.
- Excellent self-management capabilities, coupled with a proactive stance on identifying and addressing both course development and technical issues as they arise.
- Adept at building and sustaining strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring cooperative and productive interactions, and ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts as they arise.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 2-page summary outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
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).
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