This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services.
The Capital Works and Maintenance Directorate is responsible for compilating, managing and implementing the asset investment program including capital works projects and maintenance at public schools across the State.
The Role
As the Senior Project Officer - Facilities Planning you will research, review, plan and commission the infrastructure within schools to improve and maintain the quality of the built learning environment, including the provision of furniture, fit-out and equipment components within all capital work programs. You will ensure that policies, schedules, standards and specifications as they apply to infrastructure requirements for WA Government Schools are met and implemented by service providers and consultants.
Within this role you will engage with other stakeholders to ensure that effective solutions are investigated and proposed to better manage capital costs and recurrent expenses. Additionally, you will review information related to room data sheets, fit-out (including treatments and finishes), furniture, specialist technologies, machinery and equipment and other physical resources used in schools regularly to ensure that planning guides and briefs for new schools are current.
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 Sally Mizen, Manager, Infrastructure Delivery on (08) 9264 4032 or by emailing sally.mizen@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 three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
2. Demonstrated highly developed research and analytical skills together with sound problem solving skills and abilities.
4. Demonstrated well developed knowledge of the processes of educational facilities planning and infrastructure provision within capital works projects
5. Demonstrated high-level understanding of the relationship between educational concepts and the built learning environment, including the impact of facilities upon learning and the effective use of learning technologies in educational settings.
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: DOE1034660
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, 13 April 2026
