This is an eighteen (18) month fixed term, full-time position commencing June 2025 with possible extension (18 months) and/or permanency
The Department of Education’s core purpose is to provide every student with a pathway to a successful future. This is best achieved when the system, schools, students, families, communities and other agencies work in partnership.
The partnership approach is underpinned by school autonomy within a connected and unified public school system – schools know their students, families, and communities best and are best placed to effect positive outcomes through local place-based decision-making.
Local planning in schools is best supported by a public school system where quality decisions are made at the highest level. This includes directing resources to where they are most needed and designing new initiatives that make a difference to schools and young people. Quality advice and information, accountability, and effective program management are core to achieving this – building and assuring these practices across the Department is the remit of the SRT division.
The allocation of staff to projects and initiatives within the division is flexible with the right people being drawn upon at the right time from across the division to support delivery of our collective business priorities based on the necessary skills and expertise. SRT team members are required to have the expertise and ability to support multiple projects at once and manage priorities to address changing business needs.
The Role
As a principal consultant in System Response and Transformation, you will play a key role in applying your project management skills to work with other stakeholders to initiate projects and provide monitoring and evaluation as projects and programs progress. Your high-level interpersonal skills will support consultation with key stakeholders and enhanced program monitoring and reporting of projects. Your ability to negotiate, influence and adopt effective ways of working will ensure system initiatives are delivered to a high standard, built on your ability to work with subject matter experts and bring people together to achieve common goals. Your writing skills will enable these directions to be supported at the highest levels through clear, succinct communication of complex concepts supported by evidence that creates a powerful case for change.
Applicants with qualifications and/or expertise in portfolio, program and project management are encouraged to apply.
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, 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.
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 0421 858 421 or 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 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 five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated high-level professional knowledge and experience in the context of the role of this position.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports, Ministerials and briefing notes.
- Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in managing a range of complex projects and issues.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical, research and investigation skills with the ability to identify issues and trends and provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues
- Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on schedule in a demanding environment and under tight timeframes.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in undertaking senior-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
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: DOE948191
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, 3 June 2025
