Professional Capability - Statewide Services Aboriginal Teaching and Learning Consultant - Aboriginal Education Teaching and Learning Pool Ref DOE884945 Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 per annum (PSCA 2022) Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE884945 Appointment Pool We are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up until the end of March 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2024, up until the end of March 2025. The Role and our Branch The Aboriginal Teaching and Learning Directorate is seeking to recruit highly motivated and committed Consultants to join our team. We are seeking culturally responsive officers who are committed to equity, anti-racism and systems thinking. As a Consultant, you will support the work of the Directorate to strengthen the professional capability of Department staff to embed culturally responsive practices and mindsets into their work. We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply. The Consultant contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies, initiatives and approaches that strengthen the wellbeing, engagement and achievement of Aboriginal students. In this role, you will assist in providing advice and guidance to schools and Department staff to support the provision of culturally responsive approaches and strengthened engagement with Aboriginal families, communities and organisations. Suitable applicants should have the ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment and experience working with Aboriginal stakeholders. Who are we The Aboriginal Teaching and Learning Directorate leads and influences the development of cultural responsiveness across the organisation. Our objective is to ensure that the research, design, delivery and evaluation of policies, programs and services are informed by whole-of-government priorities including the Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy 2021-2029 and the Department's Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework. Cultural Diversity 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. Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria: Demonstrated knowledge of the strengths, issues and needs of Aboriginal children, families and communities and experience in applying that knowledge to the education sector. Demonstrated well developed organisational, planning and task management skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills and ability to identify strengths, opportunities and approaches to building the capacity of schools to strengthen cultural responsiveness to Aboriginal students. Demonstrated well developed facilitation, negotiation and consultation skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships within, and external to the Department, including with Aboriginal stakeholder groups and networks. Demonstrated well developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively and interact in a team environment. For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF. It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy. All inquiries are welcomed Please contact Sumi Paull, Principal Consultant - Aboriginal Teaching and Learning by telephoning 9402 6235 or 0499 745 357 or emailing sumi.paulleducation.wa.edu.au Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "