❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks detailed financial and structural information about the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT), including remuneration of board members and staff, and organisational structure. The answer provides specific figures and job descriptions.
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I refer to the Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT), and I ask:
(a) how much does the Chair of the WACOT Board receive in allowances, expenses or other remuneration;
(b) how much does each of the WACOT Board Members receive in allowances, expenses or other remuneration;
(c) what is the total amount paid to WACOT Board Members for allowances, expenses or other remuneration;
(d) what is the salary paid to the WACOT Director and what other entitlements does she receive in this position;
(e) what is the salary paid to the WACOT Manager Registration and Membership and what other entitlements does he receive in this position;
(f) what is the salary paid to the WACOT Manager Corporate Services and what other entitlements does he receive in this position;
(g) what is the salary paid to the WACOT Manager Legal Services and what other entitlements does she receive in this position;
(h) what is the level, title and job description of each of the positions within WACOT;
(i) what is the total amount paid by WACOT to employees in:
(i) salaries; and
(ii) other entitlements?
(a) how much does the Chair of the WACOT Board receive in allowances, expenses or other remuneration;
(b) how much does each of the WACOT Board Members receive in allowances, expenses or other remuneration;
(c) what is the total amount paid to WACOT Board Members for allowances, expenses or other remuneration;
(d) what is the salary paid to the WACOT Director and what other entitlements does she receive in this position;
(e) what is the salary paid to the WACOT Manager Registration and Membership and what other entitlements does he receive in this position;
(f) what is the salary paid to the WACOT Manager Corporate Services and what other entitlements does he receive in this position;
(g) what is the salary paid to the WACOT Manager Legal Services and what other entitlements does she receive in this position;
(h) what is the level, title and job description of each of the positions within WACOT;
(i) what is the total amount paid by WACOT to employees in:
(i) salaries; and
(ii) other entitlements?
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Answered
22 November 2011
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
33 days
I am advised by WACOT as follows:
All information is for the 2010-11 financial year.
(a) $14 406 being $13 216 in stipend and $1 190 in superannuation.
(b) Nil.
(c) Nil.
(d) $127 065 salary, $11 397 superannuation and access to the College car for personal use.
(e) $108 125 salary, $9 214 superannuation and no other entitlements.
(f) $108 125 salary, $9 885 superannuation and no other entitlements.
(g) $118 058 salary, $9 578 superannuation and no other entitlements.
(h) EX01, Class 1 0.9 FTE Director
Level 8 1 FTE Manager, Corporate Services
Level 8 1 FTE Manager, Registration Services
SCLevel 5 1 FTE Manager, Legal Services
Level 6 1 FTE Senior ICT Officer
SCLevel 3/4 1.8 FTE Legal Officers
Level 4 0.9 FTE Executive Officer
Level 4 1 FTE Senior Finance Officer
Level 4 1 FTE Paralegal Officer
Level 4 0.5 FTE Human Resources Consultant
Level 4 1 FTE ICT Officer
Level 4 2 FTE Senior Membership Officer
Level 3 10 FTE Membership Officer
Level 3 2 FTE Finance Officer
Level 3 1 FTE Legal Secretary
Level 2 10 FTE Customer Services Officer
Level 2 0.6 FTE Human Resources Assistant
Level 2 1FTE IT Customer Services Officer
Level 1 0.56FTE Assistance Finance Officer
Job Descriptions are in Attachment 1
(i)(i) total salaries of $2 714 415; and
(ii) $332 316 superannuation.
Attachment 1
Question (h) JDF as at 31 March 2011
EX01 Class 1 Director
Subject to the control of the Western Australian College of Teaching Board, the Director is responsible for, and has all the powers needed to administer, the day-to-day operations of the College. The Director is responsible for implementing or carrying out the functions of the College by: Implementation of the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
, successfully negotiate policy issues with stakeholders, development, monitoring and implementation of the College's Strategic Plan, raise teacher awareness of the benefits of the registration process for the status of teaching, develop a Professional Learning and Standards Framework, review and refine the registration process, review and revise the Register of Teachers, facilitate the delivery of quality professional development programs, develop policies and processes necessary for the College to carry out its functions and prudently manage the College's financial processes.
Level 8 Manager, Corporate Services
The Manager Corporate Services manages the Corporate Services functions of the College for the teaching profession and provides executive support to the Director and to the Board of Management of the Western Australian College of Teaching, particularly in the area of Finance, Information Technology and Communications systems, Human Resources, and administration as required under the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
and other related Acts. The role ensures that corporate services are provided in the most proficient manner, and for the achievement of financial performance objectives, for the development and implementation of information and communication system solutions for the College and a variety of business improvement projects to achieve the mandate of the College on behalf of its members.
Level 8 Manager, Registration Services
The Manager of Registration Services is responsible for membership registration services offered by the College including the maintenance and management of the teacher registration database and management of the membership section staff. This includes the ongoing development, implementation and management of the teacher registration process and the co?ordination of the registration services to members offered by the College.
SCLevel 5 Manager, Legal Services
As Legal Officer to the College Board, Committees and Director, the position is responsible for assisting the Director and the Board in reviewing the rules, policies and legal procedures for the College, provision of legal and policy advice and undertaking research as required to fulfil the College's mandated role under the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
.
Level 6 Senior ICT Officer
The Senior ICT Officer provides Development, Documentation and Desktop Support to College staff. The position involves the continued development and documentation of the College's Membership database and website as well as maintenance of the servers, telephony and network infrastructure. This role involves a thorough knowledge of relational databases and website design. A high level of skill and experience is required regarding networks and telephone systems. The Senior ICT Officer is expected to maintain awareness of, and remain up-to-date with Web and multimedia technologies, as well as advising and providing information and analysis of current trends and statistics to the College's ICT Committee regarding the ICT infrastructures capacity, with recommendations for improvements.
SCLevel 3/4 Legal Officers
As Legal Officer to the College Board, Committees and Director, the position is responsible for assisting the Manager, Legal Services in reviewing the rules, policies and legal procedures for the College, provision of legal and policy advice and undertaking research as required to fulfil the College's mandated role under the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
.
Level 4 Executive Officer
As Executive Officer to the Board and a number of Committees, the position is responsible for setting up meetings, establishing meeting procedures, initiating and preparing agendas, providing papers to the members, taking notes at meetings and writing the minutes. The Executive Officer also provides support to College Board and its reporting committees by undertaking research tasks, preparing special reports, coordinating and preparing Ministerial and Board correspondence and undertaking administrative tasks relating to Board business.
Level 4 Senior Finance Officer
This position assists the Manager Corporate Services in the preparation of financial statements, management reports and budgets to comply with statutory and internal requirements. The position also provides support to ensure that current and future financial requirements of the Western Australian College of Teaching are met and the financial systems and records are accurately maintained.
Level 4 Paralegal Officer
The Paralegal position works in Legal Services, the College's in-house legal practice. Legal Services comprises three lawyers and one Legal Secretary. The Paralegal supports the work of the College's lawyers who provide legal and policy advice to the College as required, ensuring compliance with the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
. The majority of Legal Services' work relates to allegations of unprofessional conduct concerning teachers in Western Australian schools. As Paralegal for the College's lawyers you will undertake Paralegal and Executive Officer duties including meeting preparation, document management and other administrative or paralegal support as directed.
Level 4 Human Resources Consultant
The Human Resources Consultant provides a customer-focused advisory service in relation to human resource policies, procedures, award interpretation, industrial issues and other complex matters. Additionally, the Human Resources Consultant coordinates the College's recruitment processes.
Level 4 ICT Officer
The ICT Officer assists the Senior ICT Officer in the administration, design, development and maintenance of the College's website (including Internet and Intranet). This position assists in the production of interactive CD-ROMs and graphic design. The ICT Officer maintains and develops web and multimedia corporate standards and procedures for the College and will assist in the development and implementation of Web and multimedia strategies. The ICT Officer is expected to maintain awareness of, and remain up to date with web and multimedia technologies, as well as advising and providing information and analysis of current trends and statistics to the organisations regarding web and multimedia technologies, methods and developments. Provides technical and application support to information and communication technology users within the College.
Level 4 Senior Membership Officer
The Senior Membership Officer is part of the registration and membership team and provides executive and clerical support to the registration and membership committee and the secretariat. The Senior Membership Officer is responsible for the management of the daily operations of the registration and membership teams including conducting data integrity reports, data entry of applications, client services, and the processing of applications to the College.
The Senior Membership Officer supervises and coordinates the daily service delivery of the Customer Service and/or Membership teams and associated procedures and processes in order to ensure an efficient and effective service in maintaining the quality of the day-to-day customer service. They also undertake human resource management functions including timesheet approval, leave requirements, recruitment, performance management, training and performance development.
Level 3 Membership Officer
The Membership Officer, as part of a team, undertakes day-to-day administrative, reception, clerical and some secretarial functions of the Western Australian College of Teaching in relation to the processing and assessment of membership applications. The Membership Officer also handles enquiries and processes related to applications for membership to the College.
Level 3 Finance Officer
The Finance Officer assists in the day-to-day accounting functions of the Western Australian College of Teaching including: the maintenance of debtors and creditors accounts; the production of monthly financial statements; and general reports. The Finance Officer assists with processing of income transactions for the Western Australian College of Teaching. The Finance Officer assists with the preparation of information for the ATO payment and returns for the College Board; pays accounts and secretariat members' salaries.
Level 3 Legal Secretary
The Legal Secretary position works in Legal Services, the College's in-house legal practice. Legal Services comprises three lawyers and one executive officer/paralegal. The Legal Secretary supports the work of the College's lawyers and paralegal who provide legal and policy advice to the College as required, ensuring compliance with the
Western Australian College of Teaching
Act 2004
. The majority of Legal Services' work relates to allegations of unprofessional conduct concerning teachers in Western Australian schools. As Legal Secretary for the College's lawyers and paralegal you will undertake secretarial duties and assist in all aspects of the day-to-day administration of Legal Services' files, clerical and reception duties.
Level 2 Customer Services Officer
Customer Service Officers are the initial contact at the College for customers and members and require a courteous, efficient and contemporary customer service demeanour. Working as a team, the College's Customer Service Officers are responsible for the College's call centre and front office reception. Using a range of communication skills and technologies, Customer Service Officers provide a variety of information pertaining to the College's business and complete prompt and accurate data entry.
Level 2 Human Resources Assistant
The Human Resources Assistant provides a customer focused human resources support role to the College consistent with public sector standards, relevant legislation and College policy. The HR Assistant assists with recruitment, selection and appointment processes; provides Induction training; assists with OSH; and maintains organisational data.
Level 2 IT Customer Services Officer
The IT Customer Service Officer provides 1st level IT support to College customers and staff. The IT Customer Service Officer requires a courteous, efficient and contemporary customer service demeanour and works together with the College's Customer Service Officers in the College's call centre and front office reception. Using a range of communication skills and technologies, the IT Customer Service Officer provides a variety of information pertaining to the College's business and completes prompt and accurate data entry.
Level 1 Assistant Finance Officer
Provides support to the Senior Finance Officer in the effective and efficient management of financial and accounting functions of the College.
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All information is for the 2010-11 financial year.
(a) $14 406 being $13 216 in stipend and $1 190 in superannuation.
(b) Nil.
(c) Nil.
(d) $127 065 salary, $11 397 superannuation and access to the College car for personal use.
(e) $108 125 salary, $9 214 superannuation and no other entitlements.
(f) $108 125 salary, $9 885 superannuation and no other entitlements.
(g) $118 058 salary, $9 578 superannuation and no other entitlements.
(h) EX01, Class 1 0.9 FTE Director
Level 8 1 FTE Manager, Corporate Services
Level 8 1 FTE Manager, Registration Services
SCLevel 5 1 FTE Manager, Legal Services
Level 6 1 FTE Senior ICT Officer
SCLevel 3/4 1.8 FTE Legal Officers
Level 4 0.9 FTE Executive Officer
Level 4 1 FTE Senior Finance Officer
Level 4 1 FTE Paralegal Officer
Level 4 0.5 FTE Human Resources Consultant
Level 4 1 FTE ICT Officer
Level 4 2 FTE Senior Membership Officer
Level 3 10 FTE Membership Officer
Level 3 2 FTE Finance Officer
Level 3 1 FTE Legal Secretary
Level 2 10 FTE Customer Services Officer
Level 2 0.6 FTE Human Resources Assistant
Level 2 1FTE IT Customer Services Officer
Level 1 0.56FTE Assistance Finance Officer
Job Descriptions are in Attachment 1
(i)(i) total salaries of $2 714 415; and
(ii) $332 316 superannuation.
Attachment 1
Question (h) JDF as at 31 March 2011
EX01 Class 1 Director
Subject to the control of the Western Australian College of Teaching Board, the Director is responsible for, and has all the powers needed to administer, the day-to-day operations of the College. The Director is responsible for implementing or carrying out the functions of the College by: Implementation of the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
, successfully negotiate policy issues with stakeholders, development, monitoring and implementation of the College's Strategic Plan, raise teacher awareness of the benefits of the registration process for the status of teaching, develop a Professional Learning and Standards Framework, review and refine the registration process, review and revise the Register of Teachers, facilitate the delivery of quality professional development programs, develop policies and processes necessary for the College to carry out its functions and prudently manage the College's financial processes.
Level 8 Manager, Corporate Services
The Manager Corporate Services manages the Corporate Services functions of the College for the teaching profession and provides executive support to the Director and to the Board of Management of the Western Australian College of Teaching, particularly in the area of Finance, Information Technology and Communications systems, Human Resources, and administration as required under the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
and other related Acts. The role ensures that corporate services are provided in the most proficient manner, and for the achievement of financial performance objectives, for the development and implementation of information and communication system solutions for the College and a variety of business improvement projects to achieve the mandate of the College on behalf of its members.
Level 8 Manager, Registration Services
The Manager of Registration Services is responsible for membership registration services offered by the College including the maintenance and management of the teacher registration database and management of the membership section staff. This includes the ongoing development, implementation and management of the teacher registration process and the co?ordination of the registration services to members offered by the College.
SCLevel 5 Manager, Legal Services
As Legal Officer to the College Board, Committees and Director, the position is responsible for assisting the Director and the Board in reviewing the rules, policies and legal procedures for the College, provision of legal and policy advice and undertaking research as required to fulfil the College's mandated role under the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
.
Level 6 Senior ICT Officer
The Senior ICT Officer provides Development, Documentation and Desktop Support to College staff. The position involves the continued development and documentation of the College's Membership database and website as well as maintenance of the servers, telephony and network infrastructure. This role involves a thorough knowledge of relational databases and website design. A high level of skill and experience is required regarding networks and telephone systems. The Senior ICT Officer is expected to maintain awareness of, and remain up-to-date with Web and multimedia technologies, as well as advising and providing information and analysis of current trends and statistics to the College's ICT Committee regarding the ICT infrastructures capacity, with recommendations for improvements.
SCLevel 3/4 Legal Officers
As Legal Officer to the College Board, Committees and Director, the position is responsible for assisting the Manager, Legal Services in reviewing the rules, policies and legal procedures for the College, provision of legal and policy advice and undertaking research as required to fulfil the College's mandated role under the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
.
Level 4 Executive Officer
As Executive Officer to the Board and a number of Committees, the position is responsible for setting up meetings, establishing meeting procedures, initiating and preparing agendas, providing papers to the members, taking notes at meetings and writing the minutes. The Executive Officer also provides support to College Board and its reporting committees by undertaking research tasks, preparing special reports, coordinating and preparing Ministerial and Board correspondence and undertaking administrative tasks relating to Board business.
Level 4 Senior Finance Officer
This position assists the Manager Corporate Services in the preparation of financial statements, management reports and budgets to comply with statutory and internal requirements. The position also provides support to ensure that current and future financial requirements of the Western Australian College of Teaching are met and the financial systems and records are accurately maintained.
Level 4 Paralegal Officer
The Paralegal position works in Legal Services, the College's in-house legal practice. Legal Services comprises three lawyers and one Legal Secretary. The Paralegal supports the work of the College's lawyers who provide legal and policy advice to the College as required, ensuring compliance with the
Western Australian College of Teaching Act 2004
. The majority of Legal Services' work relates to allegations of unprofessional conduct concerning teachers in Western Australian schools. As Paralegal for the College's lawyers you will undertake Paralegal and Executive Officer duties including meeting preparation, document management and other administrative or paralegal support as directed.
Level 4 Human Resources Consultant
The Human Resources Consultant provides a customer-focused advisory service in relation to human resource policies, procedures, award interpretation, industrial issues and other complex matters. Additionally, the Human Resources Consultant coordinates the College's recruitment processes.
Level 4 ICT Officer
The ICT Officer assists the Senior ICT Officer in the administration, design, development and maintenance of the College's website (including Internet and Intranet). This position assists in the production of interactive CD-ROMs and graphic design. The ICT Officer maintains and develops web and multimedia corporate standards and procedures for the College and will assist in the development and implementation of Web and multimedia strategies. The ICT Officer is expected to maintain awareness of, and remain up to date with web and multimedia technologies, as well as advising and providing information and analysis of current trends and statistics to the organisations regarding web and multimedia technologies, methods and developments. Provides technical and application support to information and communication technology users within the College.
Level 4 Senior Membership Officer
The Senior Membership Officer is part of the registration and membership team and provides executive and clerical support to the registration and membership committee and the secretariat. The Senior Membership Officer is responsible for the management of the daily operations of the registration and membership teams including conducting data integrity reports, data entry of applications, client services, and the processing of applications to the College.
The Senior Membership Officer supervises and coordinates the daily service delivery of the Customer Service and/or Membership teams and associated procedures and processes in order to ensure an efficient and effective service in maintaining the quality of the day-to-day customer service. They also undertake human resource management functions including timesheet approval, leave requirements, recruitment, performance management, training and performance development.
Level 3 Membership Officer
The Membership Officer, as part of a team, undertakes day-to-day administrative, reception, clerical and some secretarial functions of the Western Australian College of Teaching in relation to the processing and assessment of membership applications. The Membership Officer also handles enquiries and processes related to applications for membership to the College.
Level 3 Finance Officer
The Finance Officer assists in the day-to-day accounting functions of the Western Australian College of Teaching including: the maintenance of debtors and creditors accounts; the production of monthly financial statements; and general reports. The Finance Officer assists with processing of income transactions for the Western Australian College of Teaching. The Finance Officer assists with the preparation of information for the ATO payment and returns for the College Board; pays accounts and secretariat members' salaries.
Level 3 Legal Secretary
The Legal Secretary position works in Legal Services, the College's in-house legal practice. Legal Services comprises three lawyers and one executive officer/paralegal. The Legal Secretary supports the work of the College's lawyers and paralegal who provide legal and policy advice to the College as required, ensuring compliance with the
Western Australian College of Teaching
Act 2004
. The majority of Legal Services' work relates to allegations of unprofessional conduct concerning teachers in Western Australian schools. As Legal Secretary for the College's lawyers and paralegal you will undertake secretarial duties and assist in all aspects of the day-to-day administration of Legal Services' files, clerical and reception duties.
Level 2 Customer Services Officer
Customer Service Officers are the initial contact at the College for customers and members and require a courteous, efficient and contemporary customer service demeanour. Working as a team, the College's Customer Service Officers are responsible for the College's call centre and front office reception. Using a range of communication skills and technologies, Customer Service Officers provide a variety of information pertaining to the College's business and complete prompt and accurate data entry.
Level 2 Human Resources Assistant
The Human Resources Assistant provides a customer focused human resources support role to the College consistent with public sector standards, relevant legislation and College policy. The HR Assistant assists with recruitment, selection and appointment processes; provides Induction training; assists with OSH; and maintains organisational data.
Level 2 IT Customer Services Officer
The IT Customer Service Officer provides 1st level IT support to College customers and staff. The IT Customer Service Officer requires a courteous, efficient and contemporary customer service demeanour and works together with the College's Customer Service Officers in the College's call centre and front office reception. Using a range of communication skills and technologies, the IT Customer Service Officer provides a variety of information pertaining to the College's business and completes prompt and accurate data entry.
Level 1 Assistant Finance Officer
Provides support to the Senior Finance Officer in the effective and efficient management of financial and accounting functions of the College.
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