Principal Consultant

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging access

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia invites applications for a permanent full-time Principal Consultant. You will provide high‑level professional and strategic support to drive Statewide Services projects and programs, liaising with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

You will conduct research and analysis of policies, prepare briefing papers, speeches and confidential reports, and support executives with strategic advice aligned to government priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level professional and strategic support to drive projects.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience researching, reviewing and analysing organisational policies and guidelines.
• Experience preparing briefing papers, speeches, correspondence and confidential reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and support to senior executives on a broad range of issues aligned to government priorities.
• Prepare and evaluate briefing papers, speeches, correspondence, project budgets and confidential reports.
• Drive development, implementation and coordination of Statewide Services projects, programs and initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Written briefing papers

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

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.

The Role

The Principal Consultant provides high-level professional and strategic support to drive the development, implementation and coordination of Statewide Services projects, programs and initiatives. Working across a complex and dynamic environment, the role builds and maintains strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders across the Department, schools and the broader community to support collaborative and effective service delivery.

If successful, you will undertake research, review and analysis of organisational policies, procedures and guidelines, providing strategic advice and support to senior executives on a broad range of issues and initiatives aligned to government priorities. You will prepare and evaluate high-quality briefing papers, speeches, correspondence, project budgets and confidential reports, ensuring decision-makers are supported with timely, evidence-based advice.

Professional Benefits

We are located in East Perth 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 Fiona Kelly, A/Executive Director, Statewide Services on 9264 4689 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: DOE1062096

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 Friday, 16 October 2026