This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until September 2026
The Standards and Integrity directorate within the Professional Standards and Conduct division is responsible for managing complaints and notifications, conducting investigations into staff disciplinary matters, reviewing child deaths and critical incidents, and monitoring compliance with Working with Children Check requirements for Department employees. It operates in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policies to ensure accountability and procedural fairness.
The branch promotes a culture of integrity by delivering education, training, and support to uphold high standards of conduct. It focuses on effective complaint resolution, safeguarding children, and mitigating risks associated with serious misconduct, including fraud and corruption, while ensuring compliance with the Department’s Code of Conduct and legislative obligations.
The Role
Provides advice and support to improve data quality, information integrity, and compliance reporting. This includes recommending enhancements to systems, processes, record keeping, and policies, as well as offering technical guidance on data handling requirements and reporting protocols.
Collaborates across the directorate and broader Department to support data collection, analysis, and reporting activities. Investigates datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging issues, while managing sensitive and confidential information with a high level of accuracy and discretion.
Undertakes research and analysis of complex information to produce validated reports, briefing materials, and correspondence. Maintains and develops records, databases, and datasets in line with information management standards, represents the directorate on committees when required, and engages stakeholders in a culturally responsive and respectful manner.
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 Majella Dennis, Manager, Integrity Systems and Education on (08) 9264 0153 or by emailing majella.dennis@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 and yearly thereafter.
- complete a declaration prior to employment and annually thereafter disclosing any previous disciplinary findings, criminal charges or convictions, and ongoing conflicts of interest|
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 three (3) 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:
- Demonstrated proficiency in providing administrative services, including experience in technical systems and databases support, executive services, records management and administering and reporting on systems.
- Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills, including experience in managing complex and/or sensitive data and information to identify trends and issues.
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: DOE1038879
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 4 May 2026
