Schooling Operations and Initiatives are seeking to establish a pool of Principal Consultants - School Sport for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up until the end of November 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

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.

The Role

We’re seeking experienced school sports specialists to join our dynamic new School Sports team!

These roles coordinate delivery of competitive school sporting opportunities and events for students in all Western Australian schools. Working collaboratively across the school sector the suitable applicants will support competitive sport activities, plans, events and schedules for Western Australian school students. Liaising with a wide range of stakeholders they will manage key relationships and coordinate sporting operations, resource planning and communications within the role.

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 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)
• Free onsite parking.

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 David Muir, Executive Consultant on (08) 9264 5452 or by emailing david.muir@education.wa.edu.au 

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 prior to commencement of employment
• 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 non-metropolitan 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated high-level knowledge and understanding of the policy development and issues relating to the organisation of competitive sport for students in schools.
2. Demonstrated highly developed program management skills, including the ability to plan, organise, coordinate and financially manage competitive sporting activities at different levels.
3. Demonstrated highly developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to undertake high-level negotiations and consultations.

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: DOE1067163

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, 16 October 2026