This is a permanent full-time position commencing March 2026
The Industrial and Employee Relations Directorate comprises the Industrial Relations and Employee Relations branches and is responsible for ensuring compliance with industrial instruments and associated legislative frameworks. The Directorate provides strategic and operational advice and support on a wide range of industrial and employee relations matters, supports effective performance management, and assists school leaders and line managers with discrete human resource issues, including conduct and discipline, while advising the Minister, Director General and senior leaders on complex workforce matters.
The Role
This role provides operational and strategic support to the Director and managers across a broad range of industrial and employee relations matters. The position involves interpreting and applying industrial instruments and legislation, developing clear recommendations, and preparing high-quality documentation and correspondence to support sound decision-making.
The role undertakes research, policy and project activities both independently and collaboratively, and contributes to the strategic direction of employee relations through input into the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures. In consultation with senior staff, the role prepares briefing notes, Ministerial correspondence, responses to parliamentary questions and other formal communications on complex industrial and employee relations issues.
The role also provides accurate and timely advice to principals and managers, supporting effective people management and compliance with industrial frameworks. It builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate information sharing, collaboration and effective issue resolution.
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 Holly Moir, Manager Industrial & Employee Relations on (08) 9264 4600 or emailing holly.moir@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.
- hold a tertiary degree relevant to labour relations
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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated sound oral, written presentation and interpersonal communication skills, including experience in consulting effectively with others, the ability to manage conflict and influence others.
- Demonstrated sound research, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to make evidence-based recommendations.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to effectively multitask, prioritise, meet deadlines and work effectively within a team environment.
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: DOE1027134
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 March 2026.
