This is a permanent full-time position commencing in November ****
Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most.
It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery.
While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
Service Delivery is the key interface with schools.
Its purpose is to plan, coordinate and deliver targeted services that support schools and regions to improve student achievement.
The Role
The Principal Education Officer provides professional leadership and coordinated support to regions and schools in relation to school performance, student achievement and educational outcomes.
They research, plan, implement and evaluate specialist teaching and learning services and support in response to the needs of public schools.
The successful candidate will facilitate opportunities for teachers to access practical support, information, professional learning and resources to assist with the improvement of student achievement in relation to locally identified needs.
Within this role they will engage in research and systemic analysis of school performance to identify areas for improvement and to inform the coordination and targeting of services and support.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of perks which include:
12% employer contributed superannuation.
Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including working from home, 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).




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 Rachel Whitty, Manager - Secondary, District High Schools & Post School Pathways on ************ or by emailing ******
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 ********* for more details.
Eligibility
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.
hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE*******
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, 15 September ****
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📌 Principal Education Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia