This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2027

Eight regional offices and seven local education offices are located across the state. Regional offices and local education offices are staffed as determined by the Director of Education, in accordance with local context and needs. All officers appointed to regional offices and local education offices are responsible for supporting schools in the regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support and quality assurance to enhance the outcomes of schooling.

The Role

The successful applicant will analyse issues and needs relating to regional support services and lead the coordination of these services provided to schools, including psychology, attendance, behaviour, curriculum and participation. This applicant will work in partnership with the Coordinator Regional Operations and Department support providers, including Statewide Services and the Leadership Institute.

This successful applicant will ensure efficient and effective access to support services region-wide, including engaging with schools and their networks to identify and analyse issues, developing and recommending solutions, and brokering support services in response to school needs. They will be expected to collaborate with retention and participation staff and attendance officers to develop strong links and communication networks with government and key agencies, and system and sector education providers who contribute to statewide support services for students and schools.

They will additionally oversee support services for administrative and financial management, including the provision of physical resources, in support service delivery. They will also apportion administrative resources to the providers of school and student support services and will represent the Department on regional panels related to student behaviour and attendance.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Geraldton 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 Lisa Criddle, Director of Education - Midwest Education Region on (08) 9956 1600 or by emailing Lisa.Criddle@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.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership, support and advice in the coordination of school and student support programs.
2. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, with a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in developing solutions to address support services that meet the needs of students and schools.
3. Demonstrated skills in implementing organisational change within the work environment.
4. Demonstrated high-order written and oral communication skills.
5. Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills that relate to working in a collaborative team environment and working cooperatively in building partnerships with internal officers and external agencies.
6. Demonstrated high-level understanding of current state and national education issues, trends, policies and systems.

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: DOE1064804

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 Monday, 19 October 2026