The Office of the Chief Psychologist are seeking to establish a pool of Records Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of February 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Office of the Chief Psychologist oversees the provision of psychology services for schools and their communities. It oversees the provision of professional leadership through Lead School Psychologists to ensure the professional standards, quality assurance and service-wide processes for the Department’s school psychologists.
The Role
Suitable applicants will work in the School Psychology Service Records Management Unit (SPSRMU) to implement the School Psychology Service records management program in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. This will include the creation of Student Psychology Files, and the disposition of files to on-site and off-site storage. As a Records Officer you will also assist in providing records management services to School Psychologists and Lead School Psychologists.
It is highly desirable for successful applicants to have good organisational skills and the flexibility to move between tasks as necessary. Applicants who possess attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines, who work well within a team environment, and who can work autonomously, are highly encouraged to apply.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance, including flexible working hours.
- 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 Ian Clayton, Senior Records Officer, Office of the Chief Psychologist on 9402 6111 or Ian.Clayton@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of State Records Act and Standards, records/information management practices and systems.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and work independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated good computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
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: DOE981422
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 21 July 2025
