This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing ASAP
Regional and Local Education Offices form a critical network that supports public schools across the State, with eight Regional Education Offices and a number of Local Education Offices operating in alignment with local context and needs as determined by the Director of Education. These offices act as a key link between schools and the Department, ensuring consistent implementation of system priorities and policies.
Staff within these offices work collaboratively with school leaders to provide guidance, promote system-wide initiatives, and deliver targeted support aimed at improving student outcomes. Their role is to strengthen school performance, enhance operational effectiveness, and ensure schools are equipped to meet the diverse needs of their communities.
The Role
The Home Education Moderator will effectively liaise with home educating families to evaluate their programs and student progress, ensuring that programs being implemented are adequate to the needs and abilities of the students. Home Education Moderators are often required to respectfully provide advice to home educators regarding improvements to their programs and assessment of student progress.
The successful applicant will require a thorough understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, across all phases of learning, to ensure that a quick and comprehensive evaluation can be completed and reported upon.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shane Wynne, Coordinator Regional Services, Wheatbelt Education Region on (08) 9622 0200 or by emailing shane.wynne@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- 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.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
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: DOE1045403
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026
