Schooling Operations and Initiatives are seeking to establish a pool of Principal Consultants - School Sport for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 up to the end of November 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. The Schooling Operations and Initiatives branch is responsible for the management and implementation of strategic education programs that support schools and student outcomes. Typically, these programs involve partnership and liaison with the non-government school sectors, corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia. Delivery of support and services to public schools assisting them to implement these programs is a key responsibility of the Branch. The Role We’re seeking experienced school sports specialists to join our energetic new School Sports team! These roles lead delivery of competitive school sporting opportunities and events for students in all Western Australian schools. Working collaboratively across the school sector the suitable applicants will manage competitive sport for Western Australian school students. Managing liaison with a wide range of stakeholders across the sector will be a key element of the role. In addition, these applicants will develop and monitor policy/procedures, manage research and analytics and reporting while supporting a dynamic team across the state.

Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ).

Qualified Benefits

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

- 12% employer contributed superannuation
- Versatile working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote and flexible working hours
- 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)
- Free onsite parking.

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 prior to commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- Hold and maintain a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
- Undertake travel throughout the state, including overnight stays in metropolitan and non-metropolitan locations and travelling in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required

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

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

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 Friday, 16 October 2026

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📌 Principal Consultant - School Sport (City of Stirling)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 City of Stirling