South Metropolitan Education Regional Office are seeking to establish a pool of Coordinator Regional Operations (CRO) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 up to the end of December 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The South Metropolitan Education Regional Office is located in Beaconsfield, near Fremantle, comprising of 276 public schools and supports approximately 127,000 students enrolled in compulsory schooling.
The Role
The CRO provides professional, administrative and operational support to the Director of Education and Assistant Directors of Education, as well as schools and their communities in the South Metropolitan Education Region. Highly developed interpersonal skills are essential to the role as is a willingness to respond and adjust operation responses.
Suitable applicants will be responsible for supporting the implementation of system-wide strategies and programs that provide support to schools.
The CRO will establish effective formal and informal liaison networks with other agencies, schools, the wider community, industry and political groups to assist in the development of a positive public image for the Department and the Regional Office, as well as ensuring that the level of advice and information provided maintains and enhances the public profile of education. The CRO is the first point of contact for schools in their dealings with the Regional office.
There are eight Regional Education Offices and various Local Education Offices in the State. These are staffed as determined by the Director of Education and Assistant Directors of Education in accordance with local context and needs.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Beaconsfield 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 Jo Stephens, Assistant Director of Education, on (08) 9336 9561 or emailing jo.stephens@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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership and strategic planning skills with the ability to coordinate and promote a shared understanding of the regional office role.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate strategies and projects to improve regional level support to schools.
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to identify and analyse issues and generate appropriate strategies.
- Demonstrated extensive written and oral communication and public relations skills, including preparation of reports and briefings.
- 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: DOE1014924
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 19 January 2026.
