Senior Project Officer

Workforce Policy and Coordination are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Project Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of October, 2027.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Workforce Policy and Coordination Directorate provides strategic leadership and planning to develop the Department's current and future workforce.
We develop and implement strategies and plans to engage and develop a workforce that is equitable and diverse, is representative of the Western Australian community and has their health and wellbeing catered for.
The Role
As part of the Workforce Strategic Initiatives team, this role will work on initiatives to address the strategic workforce priorities of the public schooling system.
In this role, you will use your analytical skills, initiative and substantial knowledge of education workforce matters to provide clear and timely advice to management.
You will use your project management skills and experience to support workforce initiatives across all stages of the project lifecycle.
You will liaise and consult with a range of stakeholders, including school and system leaders, universities and other organisations, and use your strong interpersonal and written communication skills to achieve results.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

12% employer contributed superannuation.
Consideration of flexible working arrangements to create healthy work life balance, which may include 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).
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.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

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 must include:

A CV of no more than three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the following selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF) within the context of the role:

1.
Demonstrated substantial knowledge of current workforce issues, trends, policies and processes in relation to projects, programs and initiatives for educational outcomes in Western Australia.2.
Demonstrated highly developed research, analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and clarify patterns and trends, process improvements and provide innovative thinking in problem solving.5.
Demonstrated highly developed program and project management skills including project methodology, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
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: DOE978096
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 15 September 2025

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