Project Officer

Department of Education; Canning; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Department of Education in Western Australia invites applications for a fixed-term Project Officer commencing December 2026 to June 2027. You will assist with development, implementation and management of strategic initiatives and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Projects, you will prepare reports, project plans and data analyses, deliver stakeholder presentations and support program evaluation to deliver key projects and ensure

Responsibilities

• assist with the development, implementation and management of initiatives, programs, projects and strategies
• monitor, evaluate and refine strategies to deliver key projects and initiatives
• prepare and deliver reports, including project plans and data interpretation
• deliver presentations to stakeholders on identified projects and initiatives
• collaborate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on identified projects and initiatives

Job description

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing December 2026 up until June 2027 with possible extension (12 Months) and/or permanency. The School Curriculum and Standards division provides administrative and secretariat services for, and implements the decisions of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority). The Authority provides quality curriculum, assessment and standards to enable all Western Australian students to become confident, creative learners and active, informed citizens who contribute positively to society. The Role The Project Officer will assist with the development, implementation and management of initiatives, programs, projects and strategies. The successful applicant will support the Manager, Strategic Projects and the Authority to monitor, evaluate and refine strategies to deliver key projects and initiatives. They will additionally provide professional advice and support on a range of initiatives, programs, projects and strategies. The successful applicant will be expected to assist with the preparation and delivery of reports, including preparation of project plans and documents, the interpretation and analysis of relevant data and reporting progress of key projects and initiatives. They will deliver presentations to stakeholders on identified projects and initiatives. They will also be expected to collaborate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to identified projects and initiatives.

Professional Benefits

• 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)

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 Caroline English, Manager Strategic Projects [phone] or [e-mail]

Equity and Diversity

• 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.

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ) .

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: DOE1065180 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, 13 November 2026