Project Officer

Department of Education, Western Australia; Canning; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superann./ret

Flexible working arrangements (work‑at

Long service/Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia invites applications for a Project Officer (fixed-term, full-time) to support the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. The role focuses on development, delivery and management of strategic initiatives, with responsibilities for reporting, data analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Flexible work options available within WA. The successful candidate will work with the Manager, Strategic Projects and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, implementation and management of initiatives, programs, projects and strategies.
• Monitor, evaluate and refine strategies to deliver key projects and initiatives.
• Provide professional advice and support on initiatives, programs, projects and strategies.
• Prepare and deliver reports including project plans and data analyses; interpret data and report progress.
• Deliver presentations to stakeholders and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

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

We are conveniently located Cannington 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)

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]

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.
• 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).