Operational Initiatives are seeking to establish a pool of Coordinators - School Sport for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025, and up to the end of October 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Operational Initiatives branch is responsible for the management and implementation of strategic education programs that support schools and student outcomes. Typically, these programs involve partnership and liaison with the non-government school sectors, corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia. A key responsibility of the branch is to assist public schools in implementing these programs.
The Operational Initiatives branch provides leadership and supports regions in their implementation of key initiatives, which includes the promotion, planning, establishment and management of competitive interschool and interstate sport for Western Australian school students.
The Role
Suitable applicants will assist and support the Manager, School Sport in relation to the delivery of competitive school sporting opportunities for students in all Western Australian schools. They will promote, plan, establish and manage competitive interschool and interstate sport for Western Australian school students, including country weeks, national carnivals, and inter-school swimming and athletic carnivals.
Coordinators are required to monitor and review Department policies along with other educational sector policies. This role will require suitable applicants to research, develop and implement procedures and guidelines for interstate team activities, duties of interstate officials, functions of sport coordinators and committees, program budgeting, codes of conduct and equity in competition.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth/Tuart Hill and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- 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 Carla Keratzis, Manager Operational Initiatives on (08) 9402 6397 or by emailing carla.keratzis@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 (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge and understanding of the policy development and issues relating to the organisation of competitive sport for students in schools.
- Demonstrated highly development program management skills, including the ability to plan, organise, coordinate and financially manage competitive sporting activities at different levels.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including experience in the preparation of policies.
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: DOE973813
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 June 2025
