Program Officer

Program Officer - Gifted and Talented Selection Branch: Student Assessment and Reporting Division: System and School Performance. Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 per annum (pro‑rate) (PSCA 2024). Work Type: Permanent – Full Time. Location: East Perth. Closing Date: 2025‑12‑16 4:30 PM. This is a permanent full‑time position commencing January 2026. The Student Assessment and Reporting Branch sits within the System and School Performance Directorate whose function is to: develop, disseminate and support departmental policies and frameworks related to performance, research and accountability collect, analyse and provide performance and statistical information to meet planning, reporting and resource allocation requirements and enhance departmental decision making provide information and support to external agencies and the wider community about public schools manage the On‑Entry Assessment program, Reporting to Parents (RTP), the application and selection processes for Gifted and Talented programs, the Online Incident Notification System (OINS) and the administration of Notices of Arrangements Role As Program Officer – Gifted and Talented Selection you will assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines related to the Gifted and Talented Selective Arts Program. You will provide advice to parents and information to schools about Secondary Selective Entrance Gifted and Talented Arts Programs. Join our team and support the Principal Consultant in the key processes related to arts student identification and selection. In this role you will answer telephone enquiries, prepare correspondence and briefing notes, recruit moderators, and coordinate the planning and preparation of venues and locations used as testing centres. Professional Benefits 12% employer‑contributed superannuation Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create a healthy work‑life balance, including working from home or remote, flexible hours and part‑time arrangements Generous leave entitlements: annual, personal, long‑service and parental leave Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments) Easy access to public transport – Claisebrook train station just a 5‑minute walk away; free Yellow Cat bus service stops outside our building entrance; various CPP parking locations within walking distance Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Eligibility To work with us, you must: Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Consent to a screening clearance and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check. Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps. Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated experience and skills in planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating programs. Demonstrated well‑developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated well‑developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to identify and clarify problems and construct solutions. Demonstrated well‑developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of reports and briefing notes. Demonstrated well‑developed skills in data interpretation and reporting, including the ability to analyse trends and provide recommendations. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four‑day breach period to this selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr