This is a permanent full-time position commencing March 2027

Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform is responsible for promoting the Department of Education as the employer of choice to local, interstate and international teachers.

We represent the Department at expos, in universities, and deliver online events and webinars. We work with the Communications team to create and maintain the Department of Education career website, and promotional material related to the work we do. We also lead a number of workforce supply initiatives designed to support schools to attract and retain quality staff.

A number of key Workforce functions are currently managed within our team including:

- Promotion, engagement and candidate management of prospective high quality international and interstate teachers;
- Promotion of the Department as an Employer of Choice with a diversity of careers in public Education;
- Coordination of the Leap program to retrain teachers into specialised areas of need; and
- The Teach in WA customer service centre, providing information to prospective and current Department teachers in many areas of inquiry, including employment eligibility requirements, recognition of prior service, and teacher qualification assessments.

The Role

The Senior Project Officer contributes to the strategic development, implementation and evaluation of workforce attraction and retention policies, systems and initiatives across the public education system. They manage targeted programs and projects, undertake comprehensive national and international research to identify emerging trends, issues and best-practice models, and supports the implementation of evidence-based departmental initiatives to strengthen the talent pipeline.

The initial priority of this recruitment process is the coordination of the Leap program. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised, proactive Senior Project Officer to lead the day-to-day coordination and successful delivery of the Leap program. As a successful applicant, you will be innovative, have excellent organisational and communication skills and have the ability to lead a small team. You will thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

The role also manages workforce data and reporting requirements; therefore you will be required to possess intermediate excel skills. Preparing Ministerial responses and briefing notes, providing high-quality advice to internal and external stakeholders,



and establishing effective working relationships through representation on committees and working groups are also key requirements of the role.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of advantages 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 Leisel Madison, Principal Consultant on (08) 9264 83***or by emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au 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.

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated highly developed project management skills, including project planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
2. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide strategies to address issues.
3. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team and cooperatively with others at all levels and in range of contexts.

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

Please note that the panel will not assess information beyond the page limits outlined above, or additional attachments.

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: DOE1071987

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, 27 November 2027

📌 Senior Project Officer (East Perth)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 East Perth