This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
There are eight Regional Education Offices and various Local Education Offices in the State. These are staffed as determined by the Director of Education in accordance with local context and needs.
Staff in Regional and Local Education Offices are responsible for supporting schools in their regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support to enhance educational outcomes of students in public schools.
The Role
The Coordinator Regional Operations provides accurate, high-level and strategic advice to support the Director of Education, as well as schools and their communities across the region. The Kimberley Education Region comprises of 23 public schools, ranging from urban-style environments to smaller settings in remote communities, offering a diverse and enriching education landscape.
The Coordinator Regional Operations helps implement a culturally responsive, customer-service focus in the regional office to effectively and efficiently handle enquiries, concerns and complaints, relating to the regional office, schools or the Department in general. Highly developed interpersonal skills are essential to the role, as is a willingness to respond and generate possible resolutions to complex issues.
The Coordinator Regional Operations provides a brokerage service that supports communications with schools and central office. This involves delivering timely, high-quality correspondence, including briefings and reports, including Ministerial and executive communications.
The Kimberley Education Region supports the Department’s priorities in Western Australia and commits to delivering, through schools and services, a full and engaging standard of public education, supportive of students, teachers and parents. In the Kimberley region, schools serve as pivotal hubs within communities, fostering close-knit relationships and collaboration to ensure positive student outcomes.
The successful applicant will contribute to the implementation of system-wide strategies and programs that build school capacity, cultural responsiveness and improve student outcomes.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Broome and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- 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 Danielle ROACHE, A/Director, Education Regional Office on 0427 773 026 or Danielle.roache@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
- 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria 3, 4, and 5, I context of the role and as outlined in the attached JDF:
3. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to identify and analyse issues and generate appropriate strategies.
4. Demonstrated extensive written and oral communication and public relations skills, including preparation of reports and briefings.
5. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships and undertake negotiations, consultations and conflict resolution.
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: DOE980598
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 Friday, 25 July 2025
