This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Teacher Registration Directorate comprises the Registration and Customer Services Branch, the Investigations and Compliance Branch and the Policy and Quality Assurance Branch. The Directorate is responsible for providing secretariat services to the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). The Directorate supports the Board’s mission of serving the public interest by ensuring that teachers are registered and teacher education programmes are accredited in accordance with relevant legislation and in the best interests of children.
The Role
The Principal Consultant - Accreditation and Qualifications is responsible for managing the accreditation scheme for initial teacher education (ITE) programs delivered in Western Australia, ensuring compliance with the legislative and policy framework of the TRBWA including accreditation standards approved by the Minister for Education. This position oversees the Senior Qualifications Officer and Qualifications Officer, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in the assessment of teacher qualifications and accreditation processes. The role also involves managing business systems and processes to ensure the efficient accreditation of ITE programs, maintaining records, and generating reports as required. Furthermore, the position undertakes research and reviews systems and processes to support the assessment of teacher qualifications and the accreditation of ITE programs.
In addition to managing accreditation and qualifications, the Principal Consultant provides high-level policy advice to the Director and to the Board, on matters related to ITE program accreditation and teacher registration. The Principal Consultant fosters positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, monitors staff performance and leave entitlements, and ensures that the team delivers proactive, customer-focused services while maintaining a high standard of quality across operations.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth 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)
- 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 Rebecca McNeilage, Assistant Director Policy and Quality Assurance on (08) 9223 9122 or by emailing rebecca.mcneilage@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following four selection criteria (1, 2, 3 and 6) as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated experience in high-level policy development and analysis applicable to a teacher registration and accreditation regulatory environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy frameworks to manage an assessment process.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing staff and the delivery of services within a regulatory environment.
6. Demonstrated effective communication skills including a high level of interpersonal and negotiation skills including the ability to communicate well with people at all levels and from various backgrounds and convey complex information.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria below assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks and effective relationships with stakeholders within the education sector.
- Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, probity and professional development.
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: DOE1040001
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, 21 May 2026
