This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Standards and Integrity Directorate, within the Professional Standards and Conduct Division, strengthens the Department's integrity framework and promotes a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical decision-making through:

• the effective assessment and investigation of complaints of staff misconduct in accordance with the Complaints and Notifications Policy
• the prevention of integrity risks, including serious misconduct, fraud and corruption, through learning and development, data-driven insights, proactive risk identification and effective integrity systems management
• the strengthening of child safeguarding systems through the Reportable Conduct Scheme, Working with Children Check compliance, management of child safety risks, system-level reviews and strategic projects.

This role directly supports these functions by providing high-quality analysis, reporting and actionable insights that enable informed decision-making, strengthen integrity controls, support regulatory compliance and facilitate early prevention and intervention strategies across the Department.

The Role

Working within a highly regulated integrity environment, you will deliver accurate, timely reporting and analysis relating to complaints and investigations involving misconduct, disciplinary matters, corruption, fraud and reportable conduct. You will use data-driven insights to identify emerging trends, risk indicators and opportunities for early intervention, supporting proactive prevention strategies, risk mitigation and improved child safeguarding outcomes.

You will bring experience in data and reporting environments, with the ability to strengthen data quality, reporting methodologies and business processes. You will be skilled in, or have the ability to develop strong skills in, analysing misconduct, disciplinary, investigation and child safety data, applying relevant legislative and policy frameworks to identify trends, assess risks and develop actionable insights that inform operational responses, preventative strategies and system improvement.

Combining technical expertise, sound judgement and stakeholder engagement skills, you will work collaboratively to collect, analyse and interpret complex information, delivering trusted, evidence-based reporting, dashboards and tactical and strategic intelligence products. Your work will support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, early prevention and intervention activities, and the continual strengthening of integrity and child safeguarding systems across the Department.

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).
• 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 Majella Dennis, Manager, Integrity Systems and Education on (08) 9264 0153 or by emailing majella.dennis@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.
• complete a declaration prior to employment and annually thereafter disclosing any previous disciplinary findings, criminal charges or convictions, and ongoing conflicts of interest.
• provide a statement from previous employer/s with regard to any disciplinary findings.

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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

2. Demonstrated highly developed research and conceptual skills, showcasing a proven ability to analyse data, identify trends, and generate effective solutions.
4. Demonstrated highly developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake consultations, collaborations, and negotiations at all levels.
6. Demonstrated experience preparing reports using enterprise level business intelligence data management and visualisation tools.

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: DOE1061275 

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, 24 August 2026