Positions Vacant
Information for Applicants
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is a vital expression of the mission of the Church and is owned and operated by Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).
The Diocese covers thirty-eight primary and seven secondary schools from Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west of the Diocese, to Wonthaggi in the south and Orbost in the east. Through the partnership of schools with families, parishes, religious institutes and DOSCEL, our schools play a leading role in nurturing the faith of children and youth and developing their intellectual, physical, emotional and social knowledge, skills and attributes.
DOSCEL Secretariat Positions Vacant
Senior Geospatial Planning Officer
Permanent, full-time role based in historic Sion House in Warragul, a short walk from the Warragul Railway Station and a commutable distance from Melbourne.
Join a not-for-profit organisation and meaningfully contribute to excellence in the education of children and young people.
Extremely competitive salary in the range of $123,667 - $152,224 per annum plus superannuation.
Generous conditions including salary packaging and purchased leave options.
About Us
The governing organisation, Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL), directs and serves thirty-eight primary and five secondary schools in the Diocese of Sale which spans regional and rural areas between Cranbourne and Narre Warren in the west of the Diocese, Wonthaggi in the south and Orbost in the east. DOSCEL’s aim is to deliver the highest quality educational opportunities and outcomes for every student in every school in the Diocese.
At DOSCEL, you will enjoy a compassionate and supportive workplace, where you will be genuinely valued and respected as a person. With this and our friendly and collegial culture, you will feel a sense of real belonging, which will motivate you to perform your best work. The rewarding nature of the work and the opportunities for both personal and professional growth will ensure that you remain stimulated and engaged in your role.
About the Role
DOSCEL is seeking a Senior Geospatial Planning Officer who is passionate about the strategic provision of planning and location of new and existing DOSCEL schools in order to give back to the community.
As the Senior Geospatial Planning Officer, you will contribute to the establishment of new schools by monitoring and providing timely advice to enrolment projections for all schools.
About You
As the Senior Geospatial Planning Officer, you will demonstrate the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Description, including but not limited to:
A commitment to the ethos, values and mission of Catholic education.
A commitment to and understanding of child protection and child safety issues in schools.
Demonstrated successful experience in school provision planning at a strategic level and/or projects and knowledge of population trends and residential development across Greater Melbourne and Victoria.
Demonstrated successful experience and proficiency in the use and analysis of demographic statistics and Global Information Systems (GIS), such as QGIS, in strategic planning, including interfaces with databases.
Advanced interpersonal communication skills together with excellent formal presentation skills with the ability to communicate at all levels across the Diocese, DOSCEL, Victorian Catholic Education Authority (VCEA), with school advisory committees, principals and government agencies.
Aptitude for analysing, assessing and resolving problems.
Capacity to make decisions concerning the integrity and inclusion of data.
Competence to write reports with a high level of understanding of the relevant data and situations and presenting analysis succinctly and persuasively.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian planning system and provisions related to the development industry with a particular emphasis on school delivery.
Ability to plan, coordinate and organise work to meet appropriate deadlines and flexibility to work independently or operate in a team environment appropriate to requirements.
How to Apply
For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please forward your queries to Industrial Relations/Human Resources via email hr@doscel.catholic.edu.au
Applications are to be emailed to hr@doscel.catholic.edu.au including a Cover Letter addressing the key selection criteria description and current resume.
Applications close on Monday 21 October 2024 at 4.00 pm.