School Compliance and Improvement Officer

School Compliance and Improvement Officer

The School Compliance and Improvement Officer works within the School Compliance and Improvement team of Compliance and System Performance

assist in managing Registration and Accreditation of schools with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) assisting schools in the system with quality assurance/school improvement processes and coordinating the Annual School Reports
assist in liaising with the BOSTES and the Catholic Education Commission (CEC) in regards to regulatory and accountability requirements and information about schools in the system
assist in reporting annually on system compliance to stakeholders

Essential Criteria

Support of Catholic Ethos
A sound knowledge of the Catholic faith and Religious Education
Teaching qualifications and relevant post graduate qualifications
Current working knowledge of compliance processes
Knowledge of curriculum directions and initiatives K-12
Experience in the design and delivery of professional development programs
Demonstrated successful educational leadership and teaching experience
High level oral and written communication skills
Competent skills in using relevant ICT including databases and word processing
Capacity to interact effectively as an individual or member of a team
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Good organisational and planning skills
Strong problem solving skills
Understanding of process associated with effective change
Capacity to facilitate processes in an adult setting
Experience in the design and delivery of professional development programs
Current driver’s licence and comprehensively insured vehicle

Salary and Conditions:

The salary is Professional Officer Level 4 Step 2, currently $124,982 per annum. Superannuation and leave loading will be in addition to the basic salary. Salary packaging options are available.

Referees

Applicants must provide names and contact details, including email address, of three (3) referees, one of whom must be a current employer, from whom confidential reports may be obtained.

Applications:

Written applications, including a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and statement addressing the criteria, are to be sent to the HR Officer, Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta, Locked Bag 4, North Parramatta NSW 1750 or by email to by Thursday 14 April 2016.

General Application Form
(to be attached with Resume and other Documents)

Position Applied for

Name

Title______

Surname ______

Preferred Name______

Christian Names ______

Former Name (If Applicable) ______

Address

Home Address
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______Postcode ______ / Address for Correspondence
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Phone & Email

Private ______Business ______Mobile______

Email______

How did you find out about this position?

Please complete and return with you application and a full resume to:

Human Resources Officer

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

Locked Bag 4 North Parramatta NSW 1750

Email:

Privacy requirements – employment collection notice

Availableat:

1. WhenyouapplyforthispositionyouwillprovideCEDP(throughourschools,CatholicEarlyLearningCentres

(CELCs),Catholic OutofSchoolHoursCare services(COSHCs) andoffices)withpersonalinformation.

2. Ifyouprovideuswithpersonal information,forexampleyournameandaddressorinformationcontainedonyour resume, wewillcollecttheinformationinordertoassessyourapplication.Wemaykeepthisinformationonfileifyour applicationisunsuccessfulincaseanotherpositionbecomesavailable.

3. OurPrivacy- Statementsetsouthowyou mayaccessandseekcorrectionofyourpersonalinformationthatwe hold aboutyouifyouareunsuccessfulfortheposition.However,theremaybeoccasionswhenaccessisdenied.Such occasionswouldincludewhereaccesswouldhaveanunreasonableimpactontheprivacyofothers.OurPrivacy- Statementalsosetsouthowyoumaycomplainabouta breachofprivacyandhowwewilldealwithsuch acomplaint. OurPrivacy-Statementisavailableat:

4.We maydisclosethiskindofinformationtothefollowingtypesoforganisations:theCatholicEducationCommissionof NSWandtheCatholicCommissionforEmploymentRelations.Wewillalsodisclosethisinformationwithyourconsent orasrequiredorauthorisedbylaw.

5. Wearerequiredtoconductacriminalrecordcheckandcollectinformationregardingwhetheryouareorhavebeenthe subjectofanApprehendedViolence OrderandcertaincriminaloffencesunderChildProtection laws. Wemayalsoelecttocollectpersonalinformationaboutyouinaccordancewiththeselaws.

6. Wemayuseserviceproviderswhoprovidecertainservicestousandourstaffandstudentsincludingdatastorageand contemporaryonlineteachingtools.Wemayprovideyourpersonalinformationto suchserviceprovidersinconnection withtheprovisionoftheseservices.Ourserviceprovidersmaystore,or process,dataoutsideAustralia,includingintheUnitedStates,Singapore,Irelandandpossiblyothercountries.Weendeavourtofindwhere theseprovidersstore theirdataandupdatethiscollectionnoticeassuchinformationbecomesavailabletous.Inaddition,ouremailserviceprovider maystoreandprocessemailsintheUnitedStatesorinanyothercountryutilisedby Google.

7. Ifyouprovideuswiththepersonalinformationofothers,weencourageyoutoinformthemthatyouaredisclosingthat informationtousandwhy,thattheycanaccessthatinformationifthey wishandthatwedonotusuallydisclosethe informationtothirdparties.

8. Youmayobtainfurtherinformationfromthefollowing:

• Forour schools:theschoolprincipal

• ForourCELCs:theCELCdirector

• For ourCOSHCs:theCOSHCsupervisor

• Forouroffices: PrivacyOfficer:

CatholicEducationDioceseofParramatta

LockedBag4

NorthParramattaNSW1750

T:98405600.

How to Apply

Applicant information

Address your formal letter of application to:

Mr Gregory B. Whitby - Executive Director of Schools

Supply resume, including Academic Record and employment details

Supply response to each essential position requirement criterion

Supply details of three (3) referees (numbers and email address), including current employer, from whom confidential reports may be obtained.

Please note referees will only be contacted if preferred applicant.

All application materials to be received by close of business on the due date

Send all application materials to:

Human Resources Officer

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

Locked Bag 4 North Parramatta NSW 1750

Those who are applying by email please email:

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) invites appropriately qualified and experienced applicants who are committed to the ethos of Catholic Schools to apply for advertised positions.

CEDP is committed to the principles of merit selection ie selecting the best person for the job and to the core values of the system vision statement, ‘to be open, inclusive and just’.

To assist in selecting the right person based on skills, knowledge and experience, it is important that your application provides all relevant details. Please consider the following information when preparing your application.

Please note: this information is to be read in conjunction with specific documents that apply to every advertised position. They can be found on our website or by calling the contact person named in the advertisement.

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION

A selection committee decides who is to be interviewed based on the information that you present in your application.

It is very important that your application is clear and concise, and indicates how your knowledge, skills, experience and relevant work history (paid or unpaid) support your application.

So when applying for a position always include:

a completed application form,

a brief resume detailing your employment history, education and qualifications, and
details of how you meet the individual essential and desirable criteria as stated in the “Position Criteria” document. For example:

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrated ability to deal with staff at all levels of the organisation.

Response:

In my current role, I not only deal with peers providing policy and procedural advice, I also provide financial information and advice to senior staff within my Division, including the General Manager and Director.

LODGING YOUR APPLICATION

The advertisement will state where to forward your written or electronic application, and the date by which it is to be received.

Your application will be acknowledged by email as soon as it is received.

SHORTLISTING

Approximately one week after the closing date a selection panel of a least three members will shortlist the applications, inviting for interview the applicants who best meet all the selection criteria.

Applicants who aren’t invited for interview will receive an email notifying them that they are unsuccessful.

INTERVIEW

If you are being invited for interview you will receive a phone call advising you of the time and location. Interview questions are based on the selection criteria and the key accountabilities so be prepared to give examples of your work experience, skills and knowledge, and how these relate to the position you are applying for.

REFEREES

After the interviews are conducted referees will be contacted on the applicant(s) the panel deems most meritorious, so include at least three work referees – ideally from your current employer or supervisor, or the most recent ones.

DECISION

Following the referee checks the selection panel will make a final recommendation on whom to appoint based on the merit of the written application, the performance at interview and the referees’ comments. This is forwarded to the Executive Director of Schools for approval.

Once approved, the successful applicant will be telephoned and a verbal offer made, with a written Letter of Appointment to follow. Unsuccessful applicants are notified by email.

CHILD PROTECTION

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to the requirements of current NSW child protection legislation. For further information on the legislation visit the website . Specific Parramatta Catholic Education requirements will be advised at interview.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION

DIOCESE OF PARRAMATTA

ROLE DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE
School Compliance and Improvement Officer / CURRENT POSITION HOLDER
Vacant
SERVICE AREA
OED / CLASSIFICATION
PO Level 4, Step 2
REPORTS TO
Team Leader IA&ER Compliance
/Director System Performance / DATE LAST UPDATED
September 2015

CONTEXT

The School Compliance and Improvement Officer works within the School Compliance and Improvement team of Compliance and System Performance

ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position supports the system strategic intents of improving learning outcomes for all students and promoting a professional and rewarding working life for teachers.

Key accountabilities are:

assist in managing Registration and Accreditation of schools with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) assisting schools in the system with quality assurance/school improvement processes and coordinating the Annual School Reports
assist in liaising with the BOSTES and the Catholic Education Commission (CEC) in regards to regulatory and accountability requirements and information about schools in the system
assist in reporting annually on system compliance to stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

Support of Catholic Ethos
A sound knowledge of the Catholic faith and Religious Education
Teaching qualifications and relevant post graduate qualifications
Current working knowledge of compliance processes
Knowledge of curriculum directions and initiatives K-12
Experience in the design and delivery of professional development programs
Demonstrated successful educational leadership and teaching experience
High level oral and written communication skills
Competent skills in using relevant ICT including databases and word processing
Capacity to interact effectively as an individual or member of a team
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Good organisational and planning skills
Strong problem solving skills
Understanding of process associated with effective change
Capacity to facilitate processes in an adult setting
Experience in the design and delivery of professional development programs
Current driver’s licence and comprehensively insured vehicle

FUNCTIONS

Foster Gospel values and act according to Catholic ethos
Assist in the management of the Registration and Accreditation of all systemic schools including new schools and years of schooling
Keep abreast of the latest trends in education and informed about legislative requirements/changes
Liaise with and disseminate correspondence from government bodies regarding legislation
Provide information about schools in the system as requested by the BOSTES and CECNSW
Provide information and support to schools to ensure all compliance requirements are met
Create audit tools and associated support documentation
Conduct staff information sessions, staff development days and mini audits
Induct new principals in the management of compliance
Liaise with other relevant Catholic Education, Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) staff regarding the management of compliance and school improvement
Set up compliance audits and conduct training for schools including facilitation of peer review sessions
Facilitate school compliance audits and compliance audit reports
Assess self-monitoring of compliance for schools annually
Assist in the management of the process of Annual school Reports and ensure these are completed to a high standard in a timely manner.
Assist in preparation of an annual summary regarding compliance processes for the Parramatta Diocesan Council K-12 Education Report and the CEDP Annual Report
Assist in planning and management of the budget for School Compliance and Improvement
Report regularly to the Directors of System Performance
Maintain knowledge and understanding of the system of schools' priorities and strategic intent
Undertake development and review processes
Complete other duties as required by the Senior Compliance Officer, Team Leader, Directors of System Performance and the Executive Director of Schools

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