This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

We ensure the configuration of the delivery of schooling across the state best meets the educational needs of our students. We help plan and implement statewide initiatives and strategies that impact on schooling planning, including the Enrolment policy and procedures, and provision for students with disability.

The Role

The Research and Support Consultant evaluates demographic trends in new and established areas and plans for the need for provision of transportable classroom accommodation. They manage and model changes to school local-intake areas, using the Geographic Information System (GIS), prepare written descriptions, and providing data which contribute to Branch projects and reports.

If successful, you will provide input to analysis and recommendations on strategies for the relief of schools that (or have the potential to) experience accommodation pressure. Within this role you will contribute to developing policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the management of school enrolments.

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 and 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).
• 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 Paul Read, Manager Schooling Planning on (08) 9264 5116 or by emailing paul.read@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.

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 practical experience in generating, developing and maintaining demographic data and carrying out demographic analysis.
  2. Demonstrated practical experience using mapping applications such as ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel to analyse spatial and non-spatial data to support and inform decision making.
  3. Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in developing system and data requirements to support business needs and objectives.
  4. Demonstrated well developed skills and experience in achieving outcomes and delivering quality products and services consistent with Department and school needs and defined quality expectations, including timeliness.
  5. Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills to undertake consultation, collaboration, negotiation and build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  6. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including experience in contributing to reports, briefing papers and responses to Senior Executive and/or Ministerial/Parliamentary requests.
  7. Demonstrated well developed analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

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: DOE1062919  

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