This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department’s Work Health Safety and Wellbeing (WHSW) Directorate comprises two branches: Safety and Staff Wellbeing and Employee Support Services. The Directorate is responsible for ensuring that legislative frameworks are complied with and that employees’ mental health and wellbeing are supported. It provides strategic and operational advice to the Minister, Director General, school leaders and line managers on a range of matters including:
- workers’ compensation
- injury management
- work health and safety (WHS)
- staff wellbeing
- employee assistance and mediation programs
The Role
As the Senior Consultant – Systems, you will lead the coordination and delivery of support and expert advice to end users on complex system enquiries, working closely with the Systems Support Officer as required. You will play a key role in providing assurance to senior leadership through the monitoring, analysis and reporting of system performance and activities.
The role is responsible for analysing business processes to identify improvement opportunities, and for designing, developing and implementing enhanced processes across WHSW systems and applications to support effective service delivery.
Key responsibilities also include overseeing the development of training materials, procedures and guidelines, and leading the design and delivery of system training programs to support end users across schools and central office.
Success in this role requires experience in supporting stakeholders to navigate software systems, together with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting the effective operation and continuous improvement of WHSW systems and processes.
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 Sean Ashton, A/Manager, Work Health Safety and Wellbeing on (08) 9264 4920 or by emailing sean.ashton@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.
- hold relevant tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent substantial experience
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 six (6) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated well developed knowledge and understanding of WHS legislation, standards, risk management and best practice methodologies.
4. Demonstrated well developed analytical and problem solving skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems and continuous improvement activities.
5. Demonstrated skills and experience in developing and delivering training programs.
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: DOE1041781
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 Wednesday, 27 May 2026
