Job Description
There has never been a more exciting time to join the Schools Branch and be part of the future to deliver great outcomes for the community!
This talent register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for fixed term, full-time and part-time opportunities up to twelve (12) months for a range of key positions across the Office of the Deputy Director General Schools, Incident Support Unit, Operational Initiatives, Agricultural Education, Regional Learning Initiatives and Participation and Operational Priorities.
The Department of Education’s priority and focus remains on appointing merit based selected staff, permanently.
The Department will commence reviewing applications immediately to fill current opportunities
Our Branch
The Schools Group develops overall strategic directions for promoting and developing Government schools. The Group is responsible for:
providing educational leadership to regions and schools
promoting excellence in teaching practice and learning outcomes
developing and implementing operational policies to achieve outcomes
setting directions for the delivery of services.
Visit education.wa.edu.au to find out more information about the Department of Education.
The Roles
You may be considered for the following or similar positions:
Level 2, Administration Officer – Operational Initiatives
Level 2, Administration Officer – Agricultural Education
Level 3, Executive Assistant – Schooling Operations and Initiatives
Level 3, Administrative Support Officer – Incident Support Unit
Level 4, Executive Assistant – Schools
Level 4, Support Officer – Agricultural Education
Level 4, Projects and Support Officer – Schools
Level 5, Consultant - Agricultural Education (Animals in Schools)
Level 7, Principal Consultant – Schools
Level 7, Principal Consultant, Student Support – Operational Initiatives
Level 7, Principal Consultant - Agricultural Education
Level 7, Principal Consultant, Participation and Operational Priorities – Schools Group
Level 7, Principal Consultant – Operational Initiatives
Level 7, Principal Consultant, Projects – Schools
Level 7, Principal Consultant – Incident Support Unit
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2026.
Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are 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).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Felicity Weary, Manager, on (08) +264 8114 or emailing Felicity.Weary@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ).
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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2026 for more details.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
