Education Officer - WA Student Council

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a dynamic leader to chair the WA Student Council, ensuring student voices shape education strategy. The role emphasizes authentic student engagement, collaboration with schools and regions, and alignment with Aboriginal wellbeing standards.

You will work within Statewide Services, fostering inclusive environments, preparing reports and briefing notes, and partnering with external stakeholders to inform policy and practice.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised teaching qualification and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
• Must obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before starting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and represent the WA Student Council, giving student voices a formal channel into Departmental work.
• Build authentic connections with students, schools and regions, and collaborate with Statewide and Central Services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

This is a 13 month fixed term, full-time position commencing December 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement and educational outcomes, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. Schools can submit a Request for Assistance to access support when facing significant challenges, for example support required for whole school practices where student wellbeing, engagement performance, and/or progress is at significant risk.

The Role

Are you an enthusiastic, energetic and highly engaging leader who is passionate about ensuring student voice is heard and meaningfully informs the work of the Department of Education?

The WA Student Council provides public school students with a direct opportunity to share their perspectives on issues that affect their education and experience at school. A key focus of this role is to lead the Council and other student voice forums, build authentic connections with young people and create meaningful opportunities for their ideas, experiences and perspectives to inform Departmental work.

The Council’s strength lies in its diverse membership. You will create productive, inclusive and safe environments where all students feel valued, heard and supported to contribute. This requires a culturally responsive approach and a commitment to strengthening the wellbeing, engagement and achievement of Aboriginal children and young people. The delivery of this initiative will be informed by the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.

Building strong and authentic relationships will be central to your success. You will work closely with students, schools and regions, as well as colleagues across Statewide Services and Central Services, and with community, government and not-for-profit organisations. You will bring strong interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to engage authentically with young people while also developing trusted, productive relationships with colleagues, senior leaders and external stakeholders.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team, while also being able to work autonomously and take initiative. You will contribute to branch, Directorate and Statewide Services priorities and projects, respond flexibly to emerging needs, and build effective connections across the Department to support successful outcomes.

You will need to bring strong organisational, planning and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, attend to detail and translate strategic and operational directions into practical action. The role will also involve preparing complex reports, briefing notes and advice for a range of audiences.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is energised by working with young people, values diverse perspectives, builds strong relationships and is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for students to influence the work of their education system.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Padbury 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 and flexible working hours
• 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)
• Free onsite parking

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 Lorraine Scorer, Manager - Project Support on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].

Agency Referrals:

Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [e-mail] during the advertising period.

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.
• hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia
• 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).