Project Officer

Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support (PECES) are seeking to establish a pool of Project Officers - Preschool Reform Agreement for fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The PECES Branch, within the Statewide Services Division, is responsible for developing and implementing system-wide policy and strategic planning in early childhood education for Western Australian public schools.

The Branch provides leadership in implementing state and national early childhood education reforms, including National Partnerships and Agreements, and works collaboratively with schools, regions, education sectors, and other government and non-government agencies. Its focus is to improve outcomes for young children by supporting quality teaching, leadership, and engagement with families and communities.

The Role
We are seeking a motivated and organised Project Officer to provide operational, administrative, and analytical support to early childhood education projects across the Branch. The Preschool Reform Agreement, supports implementation and reporting on national early childhood priorities through data collection, analysis, and coordination of workforce and student population information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of early childhood initiatives and national agreements.
• Research, collate, and analyse data relating to workforce development, staffing, and student population projections.
• Maintain accurate project records and databases, and prepare correspondence, reports, and briefing materials.
• Coordinate administrative processes including financial tracking, procurement, and travel arrangements.
• Contribute to project planning, progress monitoring, and evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support effective project delivery across early childhood initiatives.

About You
The suitable applicant should have:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to research, analyse, and present data accurately and effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data management systems.
• Well-developed written, interpersonal, and communication skills to work collaboratively within a team and with stakeholders.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to improving outcomes for young children.

Appointments from this pool can only be made once funding has been confirmed through the Preschool Reform Agreement extension.

Professional Benefits

• 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)

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, pl ease contact Danielle James, Manager, on or emailing

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (
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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 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 the Department's induction program within 3 months of commencement
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
• complete the Department's training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment and every 3 years thereafter
• complete the Department's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.

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 maximum one (1) page cover letter addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
• Demonstrated research, analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to achieve comprehensive, accurate and timely outcomes against a defined project brief.

Short listed 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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: D OE1012488

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) o n Wednesday, 26 November 2025