This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The System and School Performance Directorate has three branches – Student Assessment and Reporting, System Performance and School Performance.

The System Performance Branch is responsible for:

• coordination of system-level reporting
• collecting and maintaining statistics on schools and students for the education sector
• producing performance indicators used in system-level strategic planning, management and reporting
• providing advice on, and support in, the use of performance and statistical information for resource allocation
• advising internal business areas and external agencies on the appropriate use of system-level performance information
• providing advice on accountability arrangements, statistics and performance measurement and reporting at state and national levels, including representation on national statistical bodies and other working groups
• providing advice on, and support for, evaluation and research activities, including administration of the Research Conducted on Educational Sites by External Parties policy.

The Role

As a Senior Consultant, you will support the Principal Consultant, Student Census with the planning, coordination and project management of all aspects of the biannual student census collections and the census verification process to meet identified outcomes. You will also proactively identify, analyse and negotiate the specification requirements for the student census and census verification process to ensure data meets and is responsive to, the operational needs of other internal business areas and the Department’s mandatory national and local reporting obligations.

You will assist the Principal Consultant, Student Census with the census verification process on completion of the student census to identify discrepancies and report to Financial Services for the recoup of funds from schools where identified. You will also prepare and maintain professional support materials to assist school-based staff undertake census, including the provision of online training sessions, census user manuals and web pages.

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 Kaye Santarelli, Principal Consultant, Student Census on (08) 9264 4545 or by emailing Kaye.Santarelli@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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated substantial experience and skills in online data collection techniques, reporting requirements, and procedures for public and non-government schools in relation to student enrolment information.
2. Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to research issues and provide innovative thinking and strategic options in solving complex problems related to student, school and system data management, analysis and reporting.
3. Demonstrated highly developed verbal communication, negotiation and customer service skills, including experience providing an effective, high-demand telephone-based technical and customer support and issue resolution service.
4. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills for a variety of purposes and audiences.
5. Demonstrated initiative and well developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and work with minimum supervision to meet timelines.

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: DOE1070087

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 Tuesday, 24 November 2026