This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until January 2030
Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
Professional Capability drives the ongoing development of our workforce. Its purpose is to build professional capability to improve student achievement by enabling teaching and leadership excellence.
This position has been created in accordance with the Better Fairer Schools Agreement funding arrangements for the development and delivery of culturally responsive learning modules for staff within the Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) Career Pathways.
The AIEO Careers Pathway Project was established to improve the experiences and strengthen the role of the AIEOs in schools to help create culturally safe and responsive environments.
The Role
The successful applicant will work in a culturally responsive and context specific manner to collaborate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to the AIEO Career Pathways professional learning program.
The Senior Project Officer assists with the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of projects, initiatives, and strategies related to the delivery of the AIEO Career Pathways professional learning program including some financial administration. They develop, maintain and manipulate databases, spreadsheets and systems that support the project and initiatives.
They monitor, evaluate and refine initiatives and strategies designed to improve the delivery of AIEO Career Pathways professional learning program education practices and procedures.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Leederville 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 Shannon Pearce, Manager, Leadership on (08) 9413 3337 or by emailing shannon.pearce2@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 five (5) 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 well developed project management skills, including project planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication and project delivery skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data and prepare reports.
- Demonstrated well developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated well developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and generate strategies to address them.
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: DOE1022076
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, 6 February 2026
