This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for the strategic management of the education infrastructure portfolio including land, buildings and facilities. Infrastructure leads the planning, construction and maintenance of school buildings and supporting facilities and the provision of facilities related services.
The Infrastructure Operations Directorate is responsible for providing services to schools on security and emergency management, environmental services, property management, the development and management of lease, shared use and community use arrangements, and the contract management of the WA Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract.
The Role
As a Contracts Support Officer, you will play a key role in managing Facilities Contracts, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and service delivery outcomes. You will undertake contract administration, maintain contract management databases, and process payments in line with relevant requirements. Supporting school stakeholders, you will provide advice, training, and guidance on contracted services while ensuring compliance with legislation and departmental policies. Additionally, you will contribute to policy development, research best practices, and support the Strategic Asset Services Branch with key initiatives.
This role also involves building strong relationships with school leaders, department managers, and external stakeholders to enhance service delivery and continuous improvement. You will contribute to change management projects, participate in performance development activities, and support the achievement of strategic goals within the Directorate. Your ability to work collaboratively within a team and across different functions will ensure effective contract management and the delivery of high-quality services to schools.
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 and flexible working hours
- 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 Katherine Cook, Manager, Strategic Asset Services on (08) 9264 5043 or by emailing katherine.cook2@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 current Western Australian driver’s licence and be prepared to travel to regional areas when requested to undertake peripheral duties.
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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated practical experience in the procurement and management of contracts in an operational environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide overviews and strategies to address them.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously.
- Demonstrated sound written communication, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of computerised systems and tools, with the ability to report on, review and evaluate system related data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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: DOE1032419
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 Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
