This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until December 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

The Pilbara Education Region comprises over 29 public schools servicing students in the north west of Western Australia. Since 2007, Woodside and the Department and Education have been engaged in a Pilbara education initiative to improve education outcomes for students and support pathways to employment. In 2023, Woodside negotiated a further 5-year partnership with the Department, known as the Karratha and Roebourne Education Initiative (KREI), to achieve the following key objectives:

• increase educational attainment and achievement
• improve educational opportunities and pathways support for students
• support pathways to employment
• assist the attraction and retention of quality teachers through the delivery of professional learnings and development.

The Pilbara Education Regional Office is responsible for ensuring that the KREI meets the outcomes and targets set out in the Funding Agreement.

The Role

If successful, you will develop, coordinate and implement KREI projects and programs and monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of projects and programs. You will be required to work in a team environment to ensure appropriate advice, information and support is provided to the Director of Education and other senior management staff.

As the Program Coordinator, you will conduct research and analysis of data and information to identify project effectiveness, issues and opportunities for continuous improvement and prepare briefings and discussion papers for presentation to department senior executives. A key component of this role will be facilitating effective communication between schools, regional and central office and external stakeholders.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Karratha 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 Ashley King, Director of Education - Pilbara Education Region on (08) 9185 0111 or by emailing ashley.king@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 four (4) 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 oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to undertake high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
  2. Demonstrated highly developed written communication and presentation skills with extensive experience in the preparation of reports, briefing notes and discussion papers.
  3. Demonstrated highly developed project management skills, including project planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
  4. Demonstrated highly developed research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with a proven ability to provide innovative solutions to achieve outcomes and to ensure risk management strategies.
  5. Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet conflicting timelines.
  6. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary education trends and issues

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: DOE1065823

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, 25 September 2026