This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Teacher Registration Directorate comprises the Registration and Customer Services Branch, the Investigations and Compliance Branch and the Policy and Quality Assurance Branch. The Directorate is responsible for providing secretariat services to the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). The Directorate supports the Board’s mission of serving the public interest by ensuring that teachers are registered and teacher education programmes are accredited in accordance with relevant legislation and in the best interests of children.
The Role
The Qualifications Officer undertakes assessment for qualifications equivalence for cases of a complex nature, including sensitive and professional liaison with applicants in respect of an application for registration or a request for qualifications advice. They prepare advice for the Director with respect to cases requiring consideration by the Board and administer the show cause process prior to referral to the Board for a decision.
If successful, you will provide high level customer service, ensuring that applications and requests for advice are considered in accordance with the applicable legislation, regulations, policies and processes. Additionally, you will assist in the preparation of draft reasons for decision for Board consideration and subsequently communication of the Board’s decision to applicants.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth 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; 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 Rebecca O'Sullivan, Acting Assistant Director, Policy & Quality Assurance on (08) 9223 9122 or by emailing rebecca.osullivan@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.
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 two (2) 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 skills and experience in providing high level administrative support including in the delivery of regulatory activities.
- Demonstrated well-developed research, analytical and conceptual skills for sourcing information, comparing and contrasting detailed information, and making recommendations.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in interpreting, applying and complying with legislation and policy frameworks and the making of sound administrative decisions.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment and contribute to the development of quality systems and processes.
- Demonstrated initiative and well developed organisational skills, including the ability to deliver outcomes on schedule.
- Demonstrated well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders, clients and colleagues on issues relevant to teacher registration.
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: DOE1021448
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 Tuesday, 27 January 2026
