Description:
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS872422
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024
Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre (KSESC) is seeking to employ a highly motivated and proactive Marketing and Administrative Officer to join their team.
The role of the Marketing and Administrative Officer is to provide operational support in developing, implementing and managing the school’s marketing plan and develop a range of school communications, publications and materials to support communication and marketing activities and events. In addition to coordinating events and marketing activities, the role will require liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain effective working relationships and community networks to support school objectives. You will also be assisting in managing and coordinating daily administrative operations, including maintaining relevant business information systems including workplace learning. The successful applicant will ideally be proactive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment, particularly within the Executive Team.
KSESC is a school for students with mild to severe intellectual disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, psychological disorders and physical disabilities. The diversity of disability, combined with the specific learning needs of individuals, creates a dynamic and complex learning environment in which staff work collaboratively to provide a positive learning environment for the school community.
KSESC is proud of its strong community partnerships which support the development of school programs, including workplace learning for students with disabilities and opportunities that promote cultural awareness and support students from diverse cultural backgrounds. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will have experience in contextually similar environments.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Experience in assisting with coordination of events and marketing activities and associated financial management and budgeting requirements.
- Initiative and organisational skills, including the ability to work with minimum supervision to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.
- Sound conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify appropriate solutions.
- Well-developed computer application skills.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre can be found by visiting http://kses.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information
Please contact Kerrie Kitson, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9293 6490 or emailing kerrie.kitson@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A five (5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to :
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 13 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.