This is a permanent full-time position commencing February 2026
The Enterprise Governance and Partnerships Division supports the Department of Education’s commitment to high-quality education for every child from Kindergarten to Year 12 by strengthening system-level performance, governance, and partnerships. The Division provides senior leaders with clear visibility and assurance over strategic priorities, enabling confident decision-making that supports improved learner outcomes and smooth pathways into further education or the workforce.
The Division drives high performance by delivering strategic projects using robust program and project management, aligning governance standards to the complexity of initiatives, and enhancing oversight through quality assurance and data-driven insights. It also builds and maintains strong internal and external partnerships—including with higher and international education stakeholders—to ensure strategic alignment, effective collaboration, and positive relationships that support the Department’s long-term objectives.
The Role
The role provides high-quality clerical and administrative support to the Division to ensure day-to-day operations run efficiently and effectively. This includes managing correspondence, undertaking basic research, preparing routine reports, and maintaining accurate filing systems for corporate records, projects, initiatives, and committee activities.
The position supports effective communication and coordination by managing diaries, meetings, telephone and email enquiries, and visitor interactions. It is also responsible for preparing and distributing meeting agendas and minutes, following up actions as required, and liaising professionally with Senior Executive Officers, departmental staff, and external agencies.
The role also assists with practical and financial administration, including travel arrangements, budget support, processing payments, credit card reconciliation, monitoring expenditure, and preparing financial reports, contributing to sound administrative and financial management across the Division.
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 Michelle Ostberg,
Director Enterprise Governance and Business Intelligence on 0421 858 421 or emailing Michelle.Ostberg@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement providing evidence of your experience and achievements related to the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated experience in clerical and general administrative duties.
- Demonstrated experience in purchasing, processing accounts for payment and monitoring expenditure for a work unit.
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, word processing and using an electronic records management system.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative and work independently or as part of a team.
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: DOE1024965
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 Monday, 23 February 2026.
