This is a five (5) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension
Statewide Services provides the support and services required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on students and schools that need it most. While it primarily exists to deliver services to schools, Statewide Services also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
Service Delivery is the key interface with schools. Its purpose is to plan, coordinate and deliver targeted services that support schools and regions to improve student achievement.
The Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways directorate provides coordinated services and expertise, with a focus on schools requiring support to improve the achievement of their secondary-aged students.
The directorate develops resources and provides support for VET, workplace learning and career development, contributing to relevant strategic initiatives in these areas. It provides advice and subject matter expertise to schools, regions and the system, and manages programs and initiatives that provide specialist and targeted services to schools.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and innovative secondary educator looking to make a real difference in supporting secondary and district high schools to achieve high quality educational outcomes for students.
As a Principal Education Officer, you will work collaboratively to:
- Lead and support strategic priorities that enhance teaching quality and student performance across the system.
- Research, design, and implement specialist teaching and learning services to support secondary and district high schools.
- Develop system-wide tools and frameworks that enable schools to implement whole school approaches.
- Provide high-level expert advice to guide the development of strategies, services and supports that drive whole-school change.
- Create professional learning programs, initiatives, and resources to build teacher capability and leadership.
- Analyse performance data to identify trends and inform continuous school improvement and student performance.
- Collaborate across teams, business units, and stakeholders to integrate policies, services, and resources.
- Prepare reports, briefings, and system-wide recommendations to inform senior decision-making and policy direction.
About You
To excel in this role, you will have:
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based secondary teaching and learning practices.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing education initiatives and system-wide tools that support school whole school approaches and connected and tiered services and supports.
- Strong leadership and change management skills to influence best practices across the system.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex educational challenges.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to consult, negotiate, and collaborate with school leaders and key partners.
- Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated experience developing and delivering professional learning materials.
The successful applicant will be required to travel to schools across the state, as needed. Please be aware that this position does not include school term breaks.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered, including: working from home, 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).
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 James Hayres, Service Director, Secondary Schools, District High Schools & Post-School Pathways on (08) 9402 6384 or James.Hayres@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 recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
- 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 three (3) 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, in the context of the role:
1. Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of contemporary, evidence-based practices related to teaching and learning and school improvement.
2. Demonstrated highly developed skills and extensive experience in developing and implementing successful teaching and learning initiatives, programs, projects or strategies at the school, region, network and/or system level.
4. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues.
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: DOE1026877
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, 9 March 2026
