Principal Consultant

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Annual leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia invites applications for a permanent full-time Disability and Inclusion Consultant role. The position focuses on transforming system strategies into practical supports for schools to improve outcomes for students with disability and diverse learning needs.

You will conceptualise allocation and data processes, manage projects related to funding for students with disability, and guide staff performance in line with public sector standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading strategic educational initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of disability and inclusion directions.
• Ability to work across multiple departments and schools.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise contemporary approaches to resource allocation and data analysis.
• Manage projects to streamline funding processes for students with disability.
• Demonstrate capability to lead staff performance in line with public sector standards.
• Inform and contribute to state and national disability reform responses.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in October 2026 Disability and Inclusion, Statewide Services, is committed to improving outcomes for students with disability through the implementation of strategic projects reflecting contemporary practice, and Department, state and national initiatives and priorities. Disability and Inclusion consultants work with schools to support students with disability by:

• building the capacity of schools to support students with disability and complex needs
• implementing key initiatives to address recommendations from the state and national disability reform agenda
• developing strategies, professional learning and resources to support schools to strengthen outcomes for students with disability and complex needs
• streamlining schools access to supports, including the allocative mechanism used by schools to access funding for students with disability.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed leader to transform system strategies and priorities into practical supports for schools to improve the teaching and learning outcomes of students with disability and diverse learning needs.

• conceptualise contemporary and evidence-based approaches to resource allocation, data production and analysis
• manage projects related to students with disability, including streamlining funding processes to reduce workload on schools supporting students with disability and diverse learning needs.
• display the capability to manage staff performance in accordance with the Public Sector Performance Management Standard and departmental policy
• have substantial understanding of disability and inclusion directions and initiatives, alongside a deep connection and commitment to schools and the people in them
• inform and contribute to system responses to state and national disability reform recommendations related to students with disability
• provide high-level professional and strategic support for the effective development, implementation and coordination of projects, programs and initiatives, supporting the Department of Education’s strategic priorities.

Professional Benefits

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

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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, please contact Natalie Walker, Manager Disability and Inclusion on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]

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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1062607

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 Wednesday, 9 September 2026