Schools - Talent Register

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Schools Branch and be part of the future to deliver great outcomes for the community!

This talent register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for fixed term, full-time and part-time opportunities up to twelve (12) months for a range of key positions across the Office of the Deputy Director General Schools, Incident Support Unit, Operational Initiatives, Agricultural Education, Regional Learning Initiatives and Participation and Operational Priorities.

The Department of Education’s priority and focus remains on appointing merit based selected staff, permanently.

*The Department will commence reviewing applications when opportunities arise*

Our Branch

The Schools Group develops overall strategic directions for promoting and developing Government schools. The Group is responsible for:

• providing educational leadership to regions and schools
• promoting excellence in teaching practice and learning outcomes
• developing and implementing operational policies to achieve outcomes
• setting directions for the delivery of services.

Visit education.wa.edu.au to find out more information about the Department of Education.

The Roles

You may be considered for the following or similar positions:

• Level 2, Administration Officer – Operational Initiatives
• Level 2, Administration Officer – Agricultural Education
• Level 3, Executive Assistant – Schooling Operations and Initiatives
• Level 3, Administrative Support Officer – Incident Support Unit
• Level 4, Executive Assistant – Schools
• Level 4, Support Officer – Agricultural Education
• Level 4, Projects and Support Officer – Schools
• Level 5, Consultant - Schools
• Level 5, Consultant - Agricultural Education (Animals in Schools)
• Level 6, Coordinator – School Sport
• Level 7, Principal Consultant – Schools
• Level 7, Principal Consultant, Student Support – Operational Initiatives
• Level 7, Principal Consultant - Agricultural Education
• Level 7, Principal Consultant – Operational Initiatives
• Level 7, Principal Consultant, Projects – Schools
• Level 7, Principal Consultant – Incident Support Unit
• Level 7, Manager – School Sport

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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 Felicity Weary, Manager, on (08) 9264 81***or emailing **************@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. 

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Forms (JDFs).

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. Please note referees will only be contacted when an opportunity arises, at which time you will be notified.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A comprehensive CV, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to these roles and indicating which level positions you want to be considered for.

Once you apply, your CV will stay on the register until the below closing date and time.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Please note

The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises which suits their skills and experience for the above or other similar positions. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register. Further information about your application to this talent register can be directed to Felicity Weary, Manager, on (08) 9264 81***or emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au

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: DOE1015560

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 December 2026