Strategic Education Specialist

4 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Education Specialist to join our team at the Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a permanent part-time position (0.5 FTE) commencing January 2025.

The Operational Initiatives branch is responsible for managing and implementing strategic education programs that support schools and student outcomes. These programs typically involve partnerships and liaison with non-government school sectors, corporate, and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia. Delivery of support and services to public schools assisting them to implement these programs is a key responsibility of the Branch.

The Role

The Strategic Education Specialist assists in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of education programs, projects, policies, procedures, and guidelines. They provide advice and support to schools, central, and regional services staff on policies, processes, and systems associated with school, teacher, and student support services.

If successful, you will collect, analyze, and interpret data and other contextual information to assist in system-wide strategic planning and development of protocols and procedures. You will be required to prepare reports, briefings, correspondence, and responses to queries related to specific state and national strategic education programs.

Salary and Benefits

This role attracts a competitive salary package, estimated at AU$110,000 - AU$140,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to this, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options, flexible hours, and part-time arrangements, to create a healthy work-life balance.
  • Generous leave entitlements, including annual, personal, long service, and parental leave.
  • Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance to enhance your skills and career prospects.
  • Access to salary packaging in accordance with relevant industrial instruments.
  • Modern end-of-trip facilities and changerooms for your convenience.
  • 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.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the diversity of our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome 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.



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