Principal Consultant – Non-Government School Regulation

Branch: Non-Government School Regulation

Division: Education Services

Salary: Level 7, $134,481 – $143,736 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing March 2025

The Non-Government School Regulation Directorate oversees registration of non-government schools in Western Australia. Registration provides assurance to parents and the community that non-government schools meet the standards determined by the Minister for Education and Training and other requirements specified in Part 4 of the School Education Act 1999 and the School Education Regulations 2000. The Directorate also oversees the registration of schools registered to enrol international student visa holders.

The Role

As a Principal Consultant in Non-Government School Regulation, you will lead the delivery of client-centred regulatory services for education providers across Western Australia. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the regulatory landscape for non-government schooling, ensuring compliance and quality in education provision. From managing complex projects and budgets to overseeing the development of innovative systems and processes, you will be at the forefront of driving efficiency and effectiveness in regulatory practices.

In this leadership position, you will collaborate with State and Commonwealth agencies and engage with stakeholders to address emerging trends and issues impacting education regulation. Your expertise will support strategic planning, risk-based regulation,



and the delivery of high-quality services while fostering strong networks and partnerships. With direct oversight of a talented team, you will manage performance, guide sensitive investigations, and contribute to process improvements, ensuring a high standard of service delivery in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Professional Benefits

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

- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create a 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.

Minimum Requirements

- 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 National Criminal History Check with the Department’s Screening Unit.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 February 2025

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📌 Principal Consultant – Non-Government School Regulation (Perth)
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