This is a permanent full-time position commencing October 2026

There are eight Regional Education Offices and various Local Education Offices in the State. These are staffed as determined by the Director of Education in accordance with local context and needs. Staff in Regional and Local Education Offices are responsible for supporting schools in their regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support to enhance educational outcomes of students in public schools.

Nestled 2 to 3 hours inland from Perth, the Wheatbelt education region has 69 public schools attended by over 8,660 students. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and rich natural reserves, it's a hub for families immersed in agriculture, forestry, and mining. 

The Role

The successful applicant will, as the first point of contact for school administrators, provide accurate, high-level and strategic advice to support and ensure the management of daily school operations complies with relevant legislation and Department policy settings. This applicant will also provide professional, administrative and operational support to the Directors of Education to support school leaders and school operations.

They will implement a customer-service focus in the regional office to effectively and efficiently handle enquiries, concerns and complaints, relating to the regional office, schools or the Department in general and will ensure professionalism and accuracy in the provision of advice and information to maintain and enhance the public profile of education.

They will be expected to provide a brokerage service that supports communications with schools and central office as well as prepare correspondence including formal responses to queries and issues including briefings and reports for the Minister, the Directors of Education and senior executives.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in the Wheatbelt and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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 Colin Fergusson, Coordinator Regional Operations, Wheatbelt Regional Education Office on (08) 9622 0200 or by emailing colin.fergusson@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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 three (3) 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:
  1. Demonstrated highly developed leadership and strategic planning skills with the ability to coordinate and promote a shared understanding of the regional office role.
  2. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate strategies and projects to improve regional level support to schools.
  3. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to identify and analyse issues and generate appropriate strategies.
  4. Demonstrated extensive written and oral communication and public relations skills, including preparation of reports and briefings.
  5. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and productive relationships and undertake negotiations, consultations and conflict resolution.

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: DOE1061993

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 Thursday, 3 September 2026