This is a permanent full-time position commencing June 2025
The Non-Government School Regulation Directorate oversees the registration of non-government schools in Western Australia. Registration provides assurance to parents and the community that non-government schools meet the standards determined by the Minister for Education and other requirements specified in Part 4 of the School Education Act 1999 and the School Education Regulations 2000. The Directorate also oversees the registration of schools registered to enrol international student visa holders.
The Role
The Senior Regulation Officer plays a key role in ensuring the effective regulation of non-government schools, international education providers, and community-based senior secondary courses in Western Australia. This position is responsible for providing high-level advice on registration and compliance matters, supporting schools and governing bodies in meeting regulatory requirements. The role involves conducting complex assessments and in-depth analysis, preparing detailed reports, and contributing to the continuous improvement of client-centred regulatory services. In addition, the Senior Regulation Officer works collaboratively with State and Commonwealth agencies, maintaining strong communication networks to support national and state regulatory developments.
This role also includes mentoring and supervising education regulation officers, fostering a high-performing team environment. The successful candidate will oversee performance monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring compliance with state and national accountability and reporting requirements. A focus on stakeholder engagement and consultation will be essential in delivering integrated regulatory services and advice to schools. The Senior Regulation Officer will interpret and analyse emerging trends, policy changes, and technological advancements that may impact school regulation, ensuring that regulatory practices remain effective and responsive to sector needs.
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 Kristine Sargeant, Principal Consultant on (08) 9441 1983 or emailing kristine.sargeant@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.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated experience in the planning and delivery of risk-based regulation activities and an ability to apply this to regulatory functions and services in a school regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and comply with legislation and policy in a regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information and prepare high quality reports and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders.
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: DOE962063
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, 5 May 2025
