We currently have 2x permanent full-time positions commencing November 2026.

The Organisational Design, Development and Planning directorate provides:

leadership, planning and implementation of key human resource strategies, initiatives and projects, including equity and diversity initiatives

advice, guidance and support on organisational design and development to enable sustainable organisational capability and performance

workforce planning and human resource data analytics, intelligence and reporting to support decision-making by Department staff.

The Role The successful applicant will assist with the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of strategic capability development programs, projects and initiatives, they will monitor, evaluate and continuously improve strategic capability development programs, projects and initiatives, and strategies. They will also assist in developing, implementing, reviewing and modifying policies, procedures and practices relating to organisational capability. This applicant will contribute to the preparation and presentation of reports, including the analysis and interpretation of relevant data, project budgets, briefing papers and correspondence. They will develop, maintain and manipulate databases, spreadsheets and systems that support projects and initiatives. This applicant will also collaborate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to organisational capability development, including the Public Sector Commission (PSC) Skills Academy initiative. They will be expected to work in a culturally responsive and context specific manner to productively and respectfully engage stakeholders. They will work within teams and across business units to ensure integrated service delivery to schools and the system.

Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth 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)

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.

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.

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.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. 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.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026

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