This is a permanent full-time position commencing July 2026, or by negotiation.
Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
The Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways Directorate provide targeted, coordinated support to secondary schools and regions to improve student achievement and outcomes. It delivers expert advice and practical assistance to schools identified as requiring additional support, with a focus on strengthening teaching quality, leadership capability and student engagement across Years 7–12.
Working closely with regions and system partners, the Directorate contributes to both school-facing service delivery and system-facing priorities, including strategy and policy development. Its work supports effective post-school pathways, ensuring students are well prepared for further education, training and employment.
The Role
The Principal Consultant RTO Schools works with the Directorate to provide advice and support around VET in schools and post-school pathways; however, the primary focus of this role is to support the 15 public schools in WA that are Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in their own right. RTO schools deliver training, conduct assessments and issue nationally recognised qualifications in accordance with the Registration Standards 2025. These schools offer a wide range of industry-specific, nationally recognised qualifications and accredited courses, designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge.
The successful applicant will provide strategic planning advice and guidance to RTO schools for ongoing registration, additions to scope, auditing, assessment validation, reporting of RTO operations, and compliance. The role will also advise schools on the design, development, implementation and review of internal processes to demonstrate RTO compliance against the VET Quality Framework.
The Principal Consultant RTO Schools monitors the Jobs and Skills Council’s projects, including changes to training packages which may impact RTO schools, and maintains working relationships with key stakeholders. Knowledge of course accreditation would be desirable.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury 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).
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 Rachel Whitty, Manager, Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways on 0455 406 338 or emailing Rachel.Whitty@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.
- possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and units compliant with the current standards for RTOs.
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
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 four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge of the current standards and requirements for RTOs and experience working with VET regulators.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in secondary schooling and senior secondary pathways to training, higher education and employment.
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership and strategic planning skills and ability to implement and deliver strategic outcomes in a demanding environment under tight timeframes.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capacity in quality assurance, risk management, compliance and policy 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: DOE1045934
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, 10 June 2026
