This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2026

The Schooling Operations and Initiatives branch is responsible for the management and implementation of strategic education programs that support schools and student outcomes. Typically, these programs involve partnership and liaison with the non-government school sectors, corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia. Delivery of support and services to public schools assisting them to implement these programs is a key responsibility of the Branch.

School Sport West is the Department of Education’s central unit responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of statewide school sport programs and events. The unit delivers a significant annual program of sporting opportunities for students across Western Australia. School Sport West works with stakeholders to support high-quality, inclusive and well-coordinated sporting opportunities for students. The unit provides direct departmental oversight of school sport delivery, with a strong focus on effective governance, financial management, accountability and risk management.

The Role

The Manager School Sport will strategically lead and manage the delivery of competitive school sporting opportunities, programs and strategies for students in all Western Australian schools. They will lead the management, deployment and capacity building of the casual school sport workforce throughout the State. They will also negotiate service and funding agreements and develop and maintain partnerships and sustainable working relationships with stakeholders.

The successful applicant will represent the Department on high level internal and external committees and working parties, including the Australian School Sport Board, in relation to competitive school sporting initiatives and delivery. Leading and managing complex procurement initiatives, including procurement planning and contract management, to ensure effective delivery of programs and strategies.

The role will include managing the administrative and business functions of the branch, including allocating financial and physical resources in accordance with business plans and maintaining control over relevant expenditure and funding submission management

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Tuart Hill 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, 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) 

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 Hannah Thompson - Senior Associate on 0437 253 010 or by emailing hannaht@thefuturesgroup.com.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
• hold and maintain a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
• undertake travel throughout the state, including overnight stays in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan locations and travelling in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required

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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

Implements and manages strategy

• Translates strategy into operational goals and creates a shared sense of purpose within the business unit.
• Engages others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their contribution, and communicates expected outcomes.
• Considers the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipates priorities and develops long term plans for the work area.
• Understands objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues

Achieves results

• Evaluates ongoing project and program performance and identifies critical success factors.
• Establishes clear plans and timeframes for project implementation and outlines specific activities.
• Strives to achieve and encourages others to do the same.
• Monitors progress and identifies risks that may impact outcome and adjusts plans as required.

Builds productive relationships

• Builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.
• Recognises shared agendas and works toward mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Brings people together and encourages input from key stakeholders.

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: DOE1069877

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 Friday, 6 November 2026