This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Business and Customer Services (BCS) Directorate supports the objectives and outcomes of its customers by providing value for money corporate services through skilled and motivated people. The BCS aims to deliver services within an environment of standardised systems and processes.
The Payroll Services Branch process employee salary, leave, superannuation and salary packaging records to maintain accurate and timely payments to Department of Education staff. The Branch services 75,000 plus employees in WA public schools, central office, and regional education offices
The Role
The Training and Development Coordinator leads a team delivering state-wide payroll training programs and managing the induction of new payroll officers. The role drives the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative learning strategies, ensuring staff meet operational demands and compliance standards. Collaborating with stakeholders, the Training and Development Coordinator develops targeted and sustainable training solutions while providing strategic leadership to enhance team capabilities, improve service delivery, and embed a culture of continuous improvement within Payroll Services.
If successful, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of online and face-to-face learning programs and resources tailored to payroll service needs, while providing specialist advice and support to ensure program effectiveness. Additionally, you will monitor and integrate learning and development trends into training programs, ensuring continuous improvement and engaging learning experiences that reflect best practices.
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 For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kylie Cornford, Manager on (08) 9264 5485 or emailing Michelle.James@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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well developed program management skills, including the ability to design, implement and evaluate training outcomes effectively.
- Demonstrated extensive experience utilising contemporary and innovative learning and development tools and methodologies to cultivate staff progression and capability.
- Demonstrated highly developed ability to lead training operations and staff with accountability, engaging stakeholders to deliver initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated proven organisational and people management skills with a track record of driving team performance and continuous improvement in high-pressure settings
- Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive research, analyse data and implement evidence-based strategies to achieve education and training objectives and enhance workforce development.
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: DOE998416
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 Tuesday, 3 March 2026
