This is a permanent full-time position commencing November 2026

The Department of Education's strategic plan is founded on the belief that learning changes lives and that every student should have the opportunity to thrive, realise their aspirations, and succeed through every stage of schooling. Through excellence and fairness in public education, the Department is committed to creating the conditions for learning in every school, supported by high-quality teaching, strong leadership, and responsive services that meet the diverse needs of students and communities.

Statewide Services plays a critical role in supporting this vision by providing coordinated, evidence-informed services and expertise that strengthen outcomes for students, schools and the wider system. Through both school-facing and system-facing functions, Statewide Services helps create the conditions that enable schools to focus on learning and wellbeing, while also contributing to policy, strategy and continuous improvement across public education.

Guided by a commitment to equity, collaboration and service excellence, Statewide Services supports those students and schools who need it most and helps build a stronger, more connected public education system for Western Australia The Role

Principal Education Officers research, plan, implement and evaluate specialist teaching and learning services and support in response to the needs of public schools. They also provide professional leadership and coordinated support to regions and schools in relation to school performance, student achievement and educational outcomes.

In this role the succesful applicant will consult and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders in a range of contexts related to Statewide Services including the provision of subject matter expertise to assist in the development of system-wide professional learning resources. They 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

Applicants with highly developed skills and extensive experience in developing and implementing successful teaching and learning initiatives, programs, projects or strategies at the school, with a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, region,



network and/or system levels are encouraged to apply.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Padbury 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)

Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Movy Naidoo Manager - Primary Early Childhood and support on (08) 9402 6425 or by emailing [email protected]

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

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.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached 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 three (3) 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:
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of contemporary, evidence-based practices related to teaching and learning and school improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and influence change related to teaching and learning.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. 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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1065798

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 Monday 26 October 2026

📌 Principal Education Officer (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth