Enterprise Governance and Partnerships - Levels EO2-EO3 - Talent Register

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Enterprise, Governance and Partnerships (EGP) division 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 division.

The Enterprise Governance and Partnerships Division drives high performance at a system level by providing senior leaders with visibility and assurance of system performance and improvement initiatives and confidence in the management of key external partnerships. We do this by:

• ensuring strategic responses and projects are delivered within expectations underpinned by quality project and program management methodologies
• improving oversight of high-level strategic priorities and projects through increased visibility and quality assurance
• aligning governance standards to the strategic significance and complexity of initiatives
• supporting evidence-based decision making through effective use of intelligence and data
• developing and maintaining effective partnerships to support strategic alignment and positive relationships both within and external to the Department, including with higher and international education stakeholders.

Our Division

EGP consists of the following areas of work:

• researching the viability of concepts and developing recommendations that guide strategic development to transformational initiatives, preparing the Department for the future
• driving and providing oversight of responses and initiatives that facilitate the delivery of the Department’s strategic intent
• using project management methodologies to underpin collaboration, standardisation and the on time, on-budget delivery of key project metrics
• monitoring of progress and risks associated with delivering agency, government and Minister priorities
• providing assurance of system performance across a range of initiatives
• strategic policy and planning functions for higher education across Western Australia, providing high-level advice to the Minister, Director General, and senior executives on higher education matters
• developing and implementing policies and initiatives aligned with State and National objectives,
• representing the Department in key intergovernmental forums and negotiations

The Roles

The Education Officer roles play a pivotal part in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of specialist teaching and learning services aligned with the Department’s strategic direction. The roles require knowledge on whole-school approaches, curriculum knowledge, and proven effective teaching and learning pedagogies to work collaboratively across the division, regions, and business units, to provide a teaching perspective and contributing to the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of system-wide educational reform programs, projects, and strategies aligned with the Department’s priorities.

It involves providing subject matter expertise, analysing performance data, and preparing high-level reports and briefings for the Executive Director, Director General and the Minister. The positions also support system-wide initiatives and reform programs by facilitating integrated service delivery, consulting with stakeholders, and contributing to the design and implementation of innovative, context-responsive solutions. This facilitates opportunities for teachers to access practical support that drives continuous improvement in education across Western Australia.

Eligibility to register, or current registration with the Teacher Registration Board is a requirement of this role.

You may be considered for fixed term roles for the various branches as follows:

• Education Officer Level 3 (Program Management Office)
• Education Officer Level 3 (Generative AI Pilot)
• Education Officer Level 2 (Generative AI Pilot)

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 Michelle Ostberg (08) 9264 4019 or by emailing michelle.ostberg@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.
• Eligibility to register with the Teacher Registration Board.
• 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 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 comprehensive CV, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to these roles and indicating which level positions you wish 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 contact Michelle Ostberg (08) 9264 4019 or by emailing michelle.ostberg@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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1021665

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 24 December 2026