Principal Project Officer - Online Learning

Department of Education; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Flexible work options

Leave entitlements

Professional development

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Department of Education in Western Australia is seeking a fixed-term, full-time role to deliver high-quality online tools and services that support contemporary teaching and learning. You will develop policies and strategies in response to curriculum needs and provide expert guidance to schools and system leaders.

Ideal candidates will form strategic partnerships with stakeholders to drive delivery of educational technologies and online learning systems.

Qualifications

• Experience advising schools and system leaders on educational technology and policy.
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of contemporary educational technologies for K-12 environments.
• Knowledge of student online safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality online tools and services that support contemporary teaching and learning.
• Develop policies and strategies in response to emerging curriculum needs.
• Provide expert advice and professional leadership to schools and system leaders.
• Partner with stakeholders to conceptualise future school and system requirements and drive change.
• Shape delivery of educational technologies and online learning systems, projects or strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Educational technology

Policy development

Leadership

K-12 education

Job description

This is a 2 month fixed term, full-time position commencing November 2026 with possible extension (6 months) and/or permanency The Department of Education’s strategic directions outline the commitment for every child, from Kindergarten to Year 12 to have access to high quality education underpinned by excellence in teaching and quality leadership. This is an education that meets the needs of the learner, preparing them for future success. 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.

The Role

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality online tools and services that support contemporary teaching and learning, while also developing policies and strategies that respond to emerging curriculum needs. You’ll provide expert advice and professional leadership to schools and system leaders, helping to shape the future of online learning across the Department. We are ideally seeking an enthusiastic individual who can develop strategic and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to drive the successful delivery of educational technologies and online learning systems, projects or strategies. This role involves partnering with stakeholders to conceptualise future school and system requirements to influence and drive change that aligns to the Department’s strategic priorities and meets the needs of our customers. This requires a high-level understanding and experience of contemporary educational technologies and sound understanding of the K-12 education environment. Ideally you will have a strong understanding of the importance of student online safety consideration including relevant policies such as the Students Online in Public Schools policy and procedures.

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)

Eligibility

• 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 or obtain 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).

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.

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 92645061 or by emailing [e-mail].

Applications close: 4.30pm(AWST) on Wednesday,14 October 2026