Consultant - Service Planning and Contracts

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Service Planning and Contracts branch works with external providers to deliver programs supporting the well-being and engagement of students. Programs include the School Breakfast Program, Chaplaincy and Student Wellbeing Officer services, Engagement Programs for Aboriginal Students and engagement programs for severely disengaged senior secondary students. We work with internal and external stakeholders to manage and develop contracts with providers to effectively deliver these services to schools.

The Role

The successful applicant will provide effective professional and strategic management support to the functions of Service Planning and Contracts. They will undertake research, assessment and monitoring of initiatives which have operational significance and policy implications and will also assist with the development, implementation and management of initiatives, programs, projects and strategies

This applicant will additionally support the monitoring, evaluating and refining strategies to deliver key projects and initiatives. They will provide policy and operational management advice to the Manager and Principal Consultant and they will be expected to undertake research, and prepare and quality assure briefing papers, correspondence, support documents, project budgets, reports, discussion papers and Ministerials.

They will also monitor, analyse and provide advice on branch expenditure and project budgets while additionally providing support and advice to staff on requirements, ministerial protocols, procedures, standards, and content to facilitate the provision of quality advice within deadlines. This applicant will also collaborate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to identified projects and initiatives and branch activities.

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 such as working from home will be genuinely considered as they support healthy work life balance
• 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 Virginia Everall, Principal Consultant, Service Planning and Contracts on (08) 9402 64***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.

 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 two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF (Recommended minimum font size is Arial 10pt) :

1. Demonstrated operational planning skills including the ability to coordinate, monitor, report and contribute to strategic outcomes.
2. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills with considerable experience in the preparation of reports, briefings and correspondence.
3. Demonstrated well developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively consult and collaborate within a team environment and with stakeholders at a senior level.
4. Demonstrated sound understanding of and sensitivity to the strategic requirements and direction of the Government and knowledge of Western Australia’s educational system, operations at a central, regional and school level.

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: DOE1061882

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