Service Planning and Coordination are seeking to establish a pool of Principal Consultant - Service Delivery for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of July 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We currently have the following positions available for immediate filling:
- 1 permanent position
- 2 fixed term positions
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.
Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
Service Delivery is the key interface with schools. Its purpose is to plan, coordinator and deliver targeted services that support schools and regions to improve student achievement.
The Service Planning and Contracts branch is responsible for the contract management and implementation of specific state and national strategic education programs delivered by third party providers. Current programs include the School Breakfast Program, Clontarf Academies, Engagement Program for Aboriginal girls and young women, the Chaplaincy and Student Wellbeing Officer program and Education and Training Participation Plan programs. The branch also collects and collates data and information for corporate reporting and to support evidence-based decision making within Statewide Services’ Multi-Tiered System of Support model
The Role
As a Principal Consultant you provide high-level professional and strategic support for the effective development, implementation and coordination of projects, programs and initiatives. You lead and facilitate coordinated support to regions and schools to improve student achievement and educational outcomes.
In this role, the Principal Consultant engages in extensive consultation and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration across business units to ensure integrated service delivery. Responsibilities include all aspects of contract management, researching and preparing briefing papers, correspondence, project budgets, and confidential reports while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. With a culturally responsive and context-specific approach, the Principal Consultant ensures productive and respectful engagement with all stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and successful outcomes.
We are looking for people who have experience in developing and managing complex, high-risk programs and contracts, as well as high-level planning and organisational skills with a proven ability to plan, coordinate and deliver outcomes. An understanding of the public sector contracting framework would be beneficial. If you also excel at developing and maintaining effective communication links and working relationships and enjoy working within teams and across business units ensuring integrated service delivery to key stakeholders, then we want to hear from you!
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 Brendon Wallwork, Director Service Planning & Coordination on (08) 9402 6105 by emailing brendon.wallwork@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 (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of current initiatives and issues that support schools and regions to improve student achievement.
- Demonstrated high-level planning and management skills with a proven ability to plan and coordinate initiatives in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-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: DOE977523
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 7 July 2025
