This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Who we are
Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform is responsible for promoting the Department of Education as the employer of choice to local, interstate and international teachers.
We represent the Department at expos, in universities, and deliver online events and webinars. We also work with the Communications team to create and maintain the Department of Education career website, and promotional material related to the work we do.
A number of key Workforce functions are currently managed within our team including:
- The international and interstate recruitment of high quality teachers;
- Promotion of the Department as an Employer of Choice with a diversity of careers in Education;
- The Leap program to retrain teachers into specialised areas of need; and
- The Teach in WA customer service centre, providing information to prospective and current Department teachers in many areas of inquiry, including employment eligibility requirements, recognition of prior service, and teacher qualification assessments.
The Role and what we’re looking for
The Project Support Officer plays an important role in supporting a range of programs and projects related to attracting and retaining high quality staff in the WA public education system.
The successful applicant will support the delivery of attraction and retention events, including induction of new staff, employer promotional events, and online webinars. They will build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and provide advice on matters relating to staff recruitment and employment with the Department of Education.
Strong organisational and database management skills assist the Project Support Officer to manage a high volume of competing priorities, and to maintain databases for the purposes of reporting and presenting information.
While this role may be required to support any of the key functions managed within our team, it is anticipated that the successful applicant will initially focus on supporting the Department’s recruitment of international teachers.
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 Matthew Ward, Manager - International Recruitment on (08) 9264 8725 or emailing matthew.ward@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 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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A one (1) page statement addressing selection criteria 4 as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to coordinate human resources projects, initiatives and strategies.
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: DOE958280
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 Thursday, 3 April 2025.
