This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Public Schools Planning Directorate operates as part of the Strategy and Policy Division and is responsible for planning the future delivery of public schooling throughout the State, including the design, location and delivery of schooling and programs. The directorate undertakes research and provides advice to senior leaders on Department and school, regional and system-wide issues to support and inform decision making. It has responsibility for ensuring that the configuration and delivery of schooling throughout the State best meets the educational needs of students.

Public Schools Planning has a lead role in the development and coordination of strategic advice to inform the design, location and delivery of future public schooling. Public Schools Planning supports the implementation of statewide policies, initiatives and strategies that impact public school planning, including the Configuration of the School Day and the Enrolment in Public Schools policy and procedures.

The Role

The Principal Consultant assists in the planning and implementation of state-wide initiatives and strategies that impact on the delivery of public schooling. They undertake analysis and develop system-level advice and proposals for programs and initiatives that support delivery of public schooling across the state, to best meet the educational needs of students regardless of where they live.

If successful, you will research education delivery to inform future provision of schooling. You will be required to investigate, develop and manage policies, procedures and strategies that impact on the delivery of schooling and recommend appropriate modifications to policies, procedures and strategies.

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 and flexible working hours.
• 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.

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 Rebecca Bope, Assistant Executive Director, Public Schools Planning on (08) 9264 4275 or rebecca.bope@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 four (4) 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 extensive knowledge and understanding of educational trends and issues impacting on the delivery of schooling across the State and the requirements and strategic directions of the Department.
  2. Demonstrated highly developed skills in applying strategic thinking and providing strategic options to achieve outcomes; and establishing and implementing effective change management strategies.
  3. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work collaboratively in a team environment to manage complex projects and deliver outcomes to agreed standards and under tight timelines.
  4. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems in a demanding environment.
  5. Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively consult, facilitate and negotiate at a senior level across a broad range of settings within the public and private sectors and school communities.

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: DOE1063187

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 Friday, 4 September 2026