This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Integration, Build and Deployment Directorate is responsible for information communication and technologies (ICT) Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Application Security Implementation, Solutions Architecture, Solutions Development and Maintenance, Testing and Assurance, and Data Management within an ICT context. The Directorate’s role is to build, integrate, and maintain technical solutions and infrastructure environments that address organisational challenges. It ensures that applications, systems, cloud platforms, and products are securely constructed, integrated, interfaced, and configured to meet business needs.
The Role
The Principal Consultant – ICT Network Contracts provides strategic and technical leadership across the lifecycle of the Department’s cloud and infrastructure services. The role ensures the reliability, maturity, and optimisation of the ICT environment to support current and future business requirements.
Procurement and contract management are key responsibilities, with a focus on ensuring that services—including core cloud platforms, end‑user devices, network devices, servers, and business machines—deliver value for money and meet required technical standards.
The position undertakes research and analysis to develop, implement, and maintain the policies, frameworks, and technical standards that govern these services. It leads the application of technical procedures and industry‑aligned methodologies to ensure infrastructure solutions are well‑designed, secure, and fit for purpose.
The role proactively identifies and manages technical risks, ensuring all infrastructure initiatives align with security principles and support the Department’s long‑term operational and strategic objectives. As a senior technical advisor, the position also contributes to vendor performance management and continuous improvement activities across the ICT environment.
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, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
- 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 Troy Stephens, Manager, ICT Cloud and Infrastructure Services on 0427 448 187 or by emailing troy.stephens@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 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 two (2) 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:
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge and substantial experience to influence the development of ICT strategy, standards, practices and innovation.
- Demonstrated highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to achieve a strong customer focus in the delivery of outputs.
- Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of infrastructure technology issues, trends and requirements, including the ability to translate understanding into design, operational and governance recommendations.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills with the ability to provide high-level advice on complex issues, solve complex problems and implement business improvements.
- Demonstrated well-developed leadership and planning skills, with the ability to manage and respond effectively to business priorities and optimise the performance of individuals and teams.
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: DOE1025742
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 Monday, 27 April 2026
