This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2027

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 Service Planning and Coordination Directorate enables the delivery of an integrated service to support schools to improve student achievement and educational outcomes, accessing subject matter experts as required. It also coordinates the provision of system-wide ancillary services and programs that complement and support student achievement.

The Role

As a Data and Information Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the effective management and analysis of data within Statewide Services. You will investigate emerging trends, identify data quality issues and provide recommendations to improve record-keeping, systems and reporting processes.

Your responsibilities will include liaising across Statewide Services and the Department to ensure compliance with reporting protocols, coordinating sensitive information, and contributing to data analysis within projects to enhance service delivery. You will also support the assessment and allocation of requests from schools to appropriate business areas, assist staff in the effective use of data management systems, and contribute to developing and maintaining datasets, preparing reports and providing technical advice on data management practices.

This role requires strong analytical and research skills to identify and investigate data trends, evaluate complex reports and validate data for accuracy. You will prepare correspondence, briefing notes and information guidelines while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to support integrated service delivery across schools and the education system. Your ability to engage respectfully and work in a culturally responsive manner will be essential in ensuring high-quality outcomes. If you are detail-oriented and have a keen eye for data integrity, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within the Department.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Padbury 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
• 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 Rhonda McCullagh, Manager, on 0492 154 556 or by emailing rhonda.mccullagh@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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated proficiency in providing administrative services, including experience in technical systems and databases support, executive services and administering and reporting on systems.
2. Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills, including experience in managing complex and/or sensitive data to identify trends and issues.
3. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills and the ability to prepare correspondence, briefing notes and guidelines.

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1072069

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, 23 November 2026