Are you interested in contributing to public education through professional, technical, corporate or specialist roles?
The Department of Education is seeking applications from people interested in employment opportunities across central and regional offices throughout Western Australia.
Employees working in non-school settings play an important role in supporting students, schools and communities by delivering strategic, operational and specialist services that contribute to quality public education outcomes.
This Employment Register may be used to fill permanent, fixed term and temporary vacancies across a range of occupational groups and classifications.
Opportunities may include:
- administration and business support
- finance and procurement
- human resources
- communications and stakeholder engagement
- information technology and digital services
- project and program management
- policy and strategy
- workforce planning and recruitment
- data, research and analytics
- regional support services
- specialist professional and technical roles.
Acceptance to the Employment Register does not guarantee employment.
Work with us
The Department of Education supports more than 800 public schools across Western Australia and is committed to ensuring every student has access to high-quality education.
Employees working in central and regional offices contribute to public education by supporting schools, students and communities through a wide range of professional, technical, operational and leadership functions.
The Department offers a range of benefits including:
- flexible employment opportunities across a variety of school settings
- attractive allowances and incentives in many regional locations
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- generous leave entitlements
- 12% employer contributed superannuation
- access to professional learning and development opportunities.
Who can apply
Applications are encouraged from people who:
- have skills, qualifications or experience relevant to government, corporate, technical or professional services
- enjoy working collaboratively to deliver outcomes
- are adaptable, customer-focused and solutions-oriented
- have strong communication and organisational skills
- are interested in opportunities across metropolitan, regional or remote locations.
How the Employment Register works
You may be contacted by principals or hiring managers regarding opportunities that align with your experience and location preferences.
If contacted, you will be asked to confirm whether you are genuinely interested in being considered for the opportunity before any further assessment occurs.
Hiring managers may assess interested applicants against the requirements of the role and determine the most suitable applicant through a merit-based process.
Applicants who are considered but not selected will be advised of the outcome and may request feedback. Review and breach claim processes apply in accordance with the relevant recruitment and selection requirements.
You should only express interest in opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.
How to apply
Select Apply for Job at either the top or bottom of this advertisement and complete the online application form.
Your application should include:
- CV/Resume
- Identification, provide one of the following:
- birth certificate
- current passport
- change of name documentation
- marriage certificate.
- Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
- Provide evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia, such as:
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship documentation; or
- your overseas passport and a copy of your visa information from Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO).
- Qualifications / certificates relevant to the roles you are interested in such as:
- tertiary / vocational qualifications
- professional registrations or licences
- project management, technical or specialist certificates
When completing your application, you will be asked to select preferred work locations, work types or areas of interest. Please only nominate opportunities you would genuinely consider accepting.
Eligibility to work
If you receive an appointment from this Employment Register, you will be required to:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start employment
- 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.
- Complete any induction or training requirements relevant to the role
Contact us
Central Recruitment Team
Department of Education WA
(08) 9264 5083 | cprecruitment@education.wa.edu.au
All applications must be submitted online. Emailed and hard copy applications are not accepted.
