There has never been a more exciting time to join the System Response and Transformation Branch and be part of the future to deliver great outcomes for the community!
This talent register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for fixed term, full-time and part-time opportunities up to twelve (12) months for a range of key positions across the System Response Transformation Branch (SRT).
The Department of Education’s priority and focus remains on appointing merit based selected staff, permanently.
*The Department will commence reviewing applications immediately to fill current opportunities*
Our Division
SRT ensures high performance for the Department by giving senior leaders visibility into system performance and improvements. They achieve this by delivering strategic projects as expected, collecting and analysing data, and reporting on performance.
The Transformation Office researches the viability of concepts and develops recommendations that guide the strategic development to business improvement and transformational initiatives, preparing the Department for the future.
The Program Management Office drives and provides oversight of responses and initiatives that facilities the delivery of the Department’s strategic intent; using project management methodologies to underpin collaboration, standardisation and the on time, on-budget delivery of key project metrics.
Business Intelligence (BI) has responsibility for the Department’s strategy, which includes the continuous improvement and maturity of data collection, storage and analysis to enable executive dashboards for senior leadership to support strategic decision making and to mitigate key enterprise risks. The System Assurance team support the Corporate Executive and governance committees through services such as: monitoring government and Minister priorities, ensuring compliance, enabling senior leadership decision making and assurance of system performance.
The Roles
You may be considered for the following or similar positions within SRT:
- Level 2: Administrative Assistant
- Level 3: Executive Assistant
- Level 3: Executive Support Officer
- Level 4: Project Support Officer
- Level 4: Research Officer
- Level 5: Senior Project Officer
- Level 5: Business and Systems Analyst
- Level 5: Program Support Officer
- Level 6: Senior Business and Data Analyst
- Level 6: Senior Consultant - Transformation Office
- Level 6: Senior Consultant - Program Management Office
- Level 6: Senior Consultant - System Assurance
- Level 7: Principal Business Intelligence Analyst
- Level 7: Principal Consultant
- Level EO3: Principal Education Officer
- Level EO3: Principal Education Officer – Program Management Office
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- 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 Michelle Ostberg, Director, System Response Transformation, on (08) 9264 4019 or emailing michelle.ostberg@education.wa.edu.au
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs).
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 comprehensive CV, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to these roles and indicating which level positions you want to be considered for.
Once you apply, your CV will stay on the register until the below closing date and time.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Please note
The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises which suits their skills and experience for the above or other similar positions. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register. Further information about your application to this talent register can be directed to Michelle Ostberg, Director, System Response Transformation, on (08) 9264 4019 or emailing michelle.ostberg@education.wa.edu.au
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: DOE931404
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 24 December 2025
