This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Agricultural Education Directorate supports the operations of agricultural education and residential programs and facilities in Public Schools with Farms. This includes five Western Australian Colleges of Agriculture and a range of other public schools delivering agricultural education programs.
The Role
If successful, you will provide operational support to ensure agricultural education programs, projects and initiatives are effectively planned, managed, coordinated and monitored. You will gather, record and analyse agricultural education and residential program data to inform future planning and reporting on agricultural education programs.
As the Support Officer you will assist with the preparation of Ministerial responses, reports, briefings, submissions, correspondence and presentations pertaining to agricultural education and residential programs. Within this role it will be your responsibility to provide executive support to agricultural education related committees, consultative groups, forums and workshops, and initiate follow-up action/s when required.
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 Douglas Cook, Director Agricultural Education on (08) 9264 4036 or by emailing Douglas.Cook@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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural education programs.
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals, groups and organisations and prepare reports, briefings and correspondence.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated budget and financial management skills, together with the ability to achieve objectives.
- Demonstrated knowledge of assets and contract management policies for government organisations, including the acquisition and disposal process for government assets.
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: DOE973647
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 Wednesday, 25 June 2025
