Principal Project Officer - Service Design and Support

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP concluding 30 June 2027 with possible extension (12 months)

Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.

Service Design and Support provides the shared functions and support needed to provide better services to schools. It also coordinates, implements and supports programs, initiatives, and special projects. Its purpose is to provide strategy, policy and program oversight and operational support to Statewide Services. Visit education.wa.edu.au to find out more information about the Department of Education

The Role

As a Principal Project Officer you will implement, coordinate and support the reform programs and special projects, including digital strategies and resources. Identify reform priorities in consultation with key stakeholders and coordinate provision of appropriate and sustainable programs for the Department. Continually monitor, review and evaluate the effectiveness of reform programs and special projects to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and report progress to senior management, relevant committees and other relevant interest groups.

This role includes project managing system level digital resource projects for K-12 (Kindergarten to Year 12) students and staff. Working alongside a team of design and development staff you will use high level curriculum knowledge and excellent communication skills to work with stakeholders to deliver significant projects for the Department, often interpreting educational requirements from subject matter experts into technically deliverable products.

In this role you will provide input to the development of policy, implementation frameworks, annual project plans and other key documentation. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate achievement of the Department’s reform objectives and participate in appropriate committees and other working groups.

Other duties include consulting and negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and support the implementation of related strategies and initiatives. Provide professional advice to individuals and groups relating to special projects, reform initiatives and programs. Undertake research to identify emerging trends and issues related to reform planning and development for education.

Professional Benefits

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

• 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).
• 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 Darren Entwistle, Manager, Capability Support on (08) 9264 5061 or emailing Darren.Entwistle@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.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children check

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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1034814

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 Tuesday,16 June 2026