This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Department of Education’s strategic directions outline the commitment for every child, from Kindergarten to Year 12 to have access to high-quality education underpinned by excellence in teaching and quality leadership. This is an education that meets the needs of the learner, preparing them for future success. Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Administrative Assistant to support our work in delivering professional learning and events to Western Australian public-school staff.

This diverse role provides administrative support to our team of consultants delivering the Graduate Teacher Induction Program. The work includes providing operational requirements of event organisation, including managing registrations and attendance, arranging venue hire and catering and liaising with internal and external providers to ensure successful event delivery.

The role also includes purchasing and procurement, processing accounts for payment, monitoring expenditure, maintaining stock levels, and managing electronic records and information. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in word processing, spreadsheets and data management, are essential to support the effective operation of the work unit.

As a key point of contact for stakeholders and clients, the successful applicant will manage communications through shared inboxes and department systems, providing responsive, customer-focused support and building positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and customer service. The successful applicant will contribute to the successful coordination and delivery of services while supporting team priorities in a busy and fast-paced environment.

Professional Benefits

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

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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 Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Anita Graffin, Quality Teaching on (08) 9402 6243 or Anita.Graffin@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@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 experience with Microsoft Office suite in clerical and general administrative duties, including advanced word processing skills and proficiency with spreadsheets and databases and experience using an electronic records management system.
  2. Demonstrated good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of individuals and provide customer-focussed services.
  3. Demonstrated experience in purchasing, processing accounts for payment and monitoring expenditure for a work unit.
  4. Demonstrated initiative and good organisational skills with the ability to meet competing priorities in a fast-paced business environment.

 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: DOE1063153 

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 Wednesday, 23 September 2026