This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Teacher Registration Directorate comprises the Registration and Customer Services Branch, the Investigations and Compliance Branch and the Policy and Quality Assurance Branch. The Directorate is responsible for providing secretariat services to the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). The Directorate supports the Board’s mission of serving the public interest by ensuring that teachers are registered and initial teacher education programs are accredited in accordance with relevant legislation and in the best interests of children.

The Role

The Senior Qualifications Officer plays an important role in managing complex registration applications for the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). This includes assessing qualifications equivalence and English language requirements, ensuring applications comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and policies. The role involves assisting in the development of policies and procedures to support the assessment of teacher qualifications.

This position also contributes to the effective management of the accreditation scheme for initial teacher education (ITE) programs, ensuring systems and processes are maintained to support efficient accreditation. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, the role provides policy advice on accreditation and teacher registration matters and represents the Directorate on issues related to ITE accreditation.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- 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 Emma Beveridge, Principal Consultant Accreditation and Qualifications on (08) 9223 91***or by emailing **************@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 2021-2025 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form,



including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and qualified learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated ability to provide a range of services required in the delivery of regulatory and accreditation functions.
2. Demonstrated well-developed report writing, research, analytical and conceptual skills for sourcing information, comparing and contrasting detailed information, and making recommendations.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to the development of quality systems and processes.
4. Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and comply with legislation and policy frameworks.
5. Demonstrated experience in working both independently and in a team environment; with the ability to show initiative and flexibility.
6. Demonstrated well-developed and effective interpersonal and communication skills to undertake productive consultation, collaboration and negotiation to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1055876

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026

📌 Senior Qualifications Officer (Perth)
🏢 Employment type:
📍 Perth