This is a 2 month fixed term, full-time position commencing November 2026 with possible extension (6 months) and/or permanency

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.

Service Design and Support provides the shared functions and support needed to provide better services to schools. It also coordinates, implements and supports programs, initiatives, and special projects. Its purpose is to provide strategy, policy and program oversight and operational support to Statewide Services.

The Role

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality online tools and services that support contemporary teaching and learning, while also developing policies and strategies that respond to emerging curriculum needs. You’ll provide expert advice and professional leadership to schools and system leaders, helping to shape the future of online learning across the Department.

We are ideally seeking an enthusiastic individual who can develop strategic and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to drive the successful delivery of educational technologies and online learning systems, projects or strategies.

This role involves partnering with stakeholders to conceptualise future school and system requirements to influence and drive change that aligns to the Department’s strategic priorities and meets the needs of our customers. This requires a high-level understanding and experience of contemporary educational technologies and sound understanding of the K-12 education environment. Ideally you will have a strong understanding of the importance of student online safety consideration including relevant policies such as the Students Online in Public Schools policy and procedures.

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) 

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 Darren Entwistle, Manager - Capability Support on 9264 5061 or by emailing Darren.Entwistle@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.
• hold or obtain 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 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 1, 2, 3 and 6 as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated high level skills and experience in initiating, developing and implementing successful online learning programs, projects or strategies at school, region or system level.
2. Demonstrated high-level knowledge, understanding and experience with current and developing online learning policies and strategies.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide curriculum leadership and deal effectively with change in the area of online learning services delivery for K-12 education.
6. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of digital resources and online services, tools and policies.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process

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: DOE1067402 

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, 14 October 2026