This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until December 2025
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.
This Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support branch provides coordinated support, advice and expertise to schools across all regions.. Service Delivery is the key interface with schools. Its purpose is to plan, coordinate and deliver targeted services that support schools and educators to improve student achievement.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Project Officer to lead the development, implementation, and review of policies, systems, and services that enhance early childhood education in Western Australian public schools. This role will provide expert advice and support to schools and regions on Preschool Reform Agreement initiatives, including the Preschool Outcomes Measure, and will collaborate with key stakeholders across public and non-government school sectors, non-government organisations, and partner agencies to drive positive outcomes for young learners.
In this role, you will provide representation on committees, develop consultation strategies, and monitor the effectiveness of Preschool Reform Initiatives, with a focus on improving early childhood pedagogical practice under the National Quality Standard (NQS) and other early childhood initiatives. You will also support schools with NQS implementation, including on-site verification visits, and contribute to the development of professional learning programs. With strong analytical and communication skills, you will prepare reports, briefings, and correspondence, working across teams to ensure integrated service delivery. Your ability to engage with stakeholders in a culturally responsive and context-specific manner will be key to the success of this role.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury 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)
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 Lisa McLeod, A/Manager on (08) 6206 2078 or emailing lisa.mcleod@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.
- hold a recognised teaching qualification and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- hold or obtain a current valid ‘C’ class Western Australian driver’s licence
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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A maximum three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated highly developed skills, knowledge and experience in the application of policies, procedures and issues associated with early childhood education initiatives.
- Demonstrated highly developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to consult, negotiate effectively and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in preparing reports, briefings and general correspondence.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in initiating, developing, coordinating and managing programs, projects or strategies in an educational setting.
- Demonstrated highly developed research, conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to analyse data and provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.
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: DOE962723
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, 22 April 2025
