Consultant Reportable Conduct

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Standards and Integrity Directorate, within the Professional Standards and Conduct Division, strengthens the Department's integrity framework and promotes a culture of integrity, accountability and ethical decision-making through:

• the effective assessment and investigation of complaints of staff misconduct in accordance with the Complaints and Notifications Policy
• the prevention of integrity risks, including serious misconduct, fraud and corruption, through learning and development, data-driven insights, proactive risk identification and effective integrity systems management
• the strengthening of child safeguarding systems through the Reportable Conduct Scheme, Working with Children Check compliance, management of child safety risks, system-level reviews and strategic projects.

The Role

As a Consultant Reportable Conduct, you will play a key role in the Child Safeguarding Systems function within the Integrity Systems and Education team, supporting the Department's implementation of the WA Reportable Conduct Scheme and broader child safeguarding priorities through learning and development initiatives, system improvement, compliance and review activities that strengthen workforce capability, inform organisational learning, and help prevent harm to children and young people.

In this role, you will design and deliver engaging learning experiences for staff, develop practical resources and guidance materials, and contribute to capability-building initiatives that help staff and leaders understand and meet their obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme. Your work will contribute to a stronger safeguarding culture, promote safe and ethical practice, and support positive outcomes for children and young people.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking professional who is passionate about creating impactful adult learning experiences that drive engagement, build capability and support organisational change. You will ideally have experience designing and delivering a blend of online, facilitated and face-to-face learning programs, as well as developing high-quality resources and facilitation materials that enable leaders and managers to confidently support learning within their teams.

You are innovative, curious, and comfortable using contemporary learning technologies and digital tools to create engaging, accessible, and visually compelling learning resources. A proactive and pragmatic team player, you enjoy identifying opportunities for improvement, taking initiative, and turning ideas into practical outcomes. You build strong relationships with stakeholders, communicate complex concepts in a clear and engaging way, and are committed to continuous learning, innovation, and delivering meaningful results.

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 01***or by emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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.
• complete a declaration prior to employment and annually thereafter disclosing any previous disciplinary findings, criminal charges or convictions, and ongoing conflicts of interest.
• provide a statement from previous employer/s with regard to any disciplinary findings.

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) ages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated well developed written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to design and deliver presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
2. Demonstrated well developed oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to deliver services across a range of internal and external sites and with a variety of stakeholder groups.
3. Demonstrated well developed research skills and the ability to interpret legislation and policy, and develop and implement a range of strategies and initiatives related to risk and misconduct management.

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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1062208

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 Friday 21 August 2026