This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing February 2026
Are you a motivated individual who works well in a team and thrives in a fast-paced environment? Then the Non-Government School Regulation Directorate is the place for you!
We are a small team working closely with the Catholic and independent non-government school sector on matters relating to the regulation of non-government schools, international education, and community-based course providers.
Through direct engagement with school leaders, the Non-Government School Regulation Directorate oversees the registration of non-government schools in Western Australia. Registration provides assurance to parents and the community that non-government schools meet the standards determined by the Minister for Education and other requirements specified in Part 4 of the School Education Act 1999 and the School Education Regulations 2000.
The Role
The Administrative and Regulation Support Officer provides customer focused, general administrative and regulation support services to the Directorate. They purchase general goods and services as required, through calling competitive quotations or through established Common Use Arrangements.
If successful, you will assist with and monitor the Directorate’s budget, including the payment of accounts, credit card acquittals and purchase orders. Additionally, you will coordinate and monitor the operation of human resource management systems, including payroll processing and validation, mandatory reporting requirements and reconciliation of staffing allocations and budgets.
We are seeking an individual who is an enthusiastic self-starter, eager to learn and able to take on challenges in a customer focussed regulatory environment. Further professional development and mentoring in regulatory practice, if required, will be available to those seeking to transition to this important and rewarding work within education. As you will be working within a team environment and liaising with schools and key stakeholders, strong interpersonal and communication skills are important attributes.
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 Justine Freeman, Manager, Non-Government School Regulation on Manager, Non-Government School Regulation on (08) 9441 1947 or by emailing justine.freeman@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the delivery of administrative and support services.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting functions related to planning and service delivery.
- Demonstrated well developed computer skills, including the ability to operate databases and software.
- Demonstrated verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain working relationships and liaise effectively with senior managers, schools, officers from other agencies and members of the public.
- Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills, including the ability to identify priorities and meet conflicting deadlines.
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: DOE1015974
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, 30 January 2026.
