This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension
The Professional Standards and Conduct Division includes the Standards and Integrity Directorate, the Risk and Assurance Directorate, the Legal and Legislative Services Directorate, Parent Liaison, and the Personnel Screening Unit. The Division provides strategic leadership to enable the development, implementation and effective management of policies and strategies that fulfill statutory obligations and ensures that the highest standards of professionalism and integrity are demonstrated by all staff in the Department. The Division provides strategic advice to Corporate Executive on risk profiling and management, corruption prevention, internal control, complaints investigation and management as well as child protection strategies and criminal history screening processes and support to the delivery of services to parent, carers and the community.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally have considerable experience in the delivery of administration support services, including the ability to provide executive support to senior managers and staff as needed. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare and coordinate correspondence and briefing notes, organise travel and accommodation requirements, scheduling of appointments and coordination support of human resource activities and financial matters 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.
- 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 Brent Saraceni, Manager, Professional Standards & Conduct on (08) 9264 4499 or by emailing Brent.Saraceni@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.
- complete a declaration prior to employment and annually thereafter disclosing any previous disciplinary findings, criminal charges or convictions, and ongoing conflicts of interest
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:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of and considerable experience in the delivery of administration support services, including the ability to provide executive support to senior managers.
4. Demonstrated sound written communication skills with the ability to prepare correspondence, minutes and briefing notes.
5. Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to use initiative to identify priorities and meet conflicting timelines.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
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: DOE1027056
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
