Project Support Officer

Department of Education; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannation

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Public transport accessibility

Job summary

The Department of Education WA is recruiting for a fixed-term, full-time Project Support Officer to coordinate training and deployment activities for Program Kaartdijin, WA's digital transformation of school administration and finance.

Based in Perth, you will organise online and face-to-face sessions, booking venues, travel, accommodation and catering, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and smooth rollout.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating deployment launch activities and organising online and face-to-face training sessions.
• Booking venues and meeting rooms, arranging travel, accommodation and catering for training activities.
• Liaising with stakeholders and providing timely communications to support successful delivery of training activities.

Job description

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing October 2026 up until April 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency Program Kaartdijin is a significant digital transformation program for WA public schools, replacing the existing School Information System (SIS) with a modern, integrated solution for school administration and finance.22 The Program is being delivered in two phases, with Phase 2 now underway. This phase will deliver the full Kaartdijin solution to support the operational needs of schools and the reporting and management needs of the Department of Education. Joining Program Kaartdijin provides an opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation that is changing how WA public schools manage information, administration and finance. The Role As the Project Support Officer, you will be responsible for the coordination and preparation of training and deployment activities for Program Kaartdijin. This role plays a critical part in ensuring training delivery is well organised, efficient and responsive to schools and Program needs. The position requires a highly organised, adaptable, and proactive individual who can effectively manage an evolving training schedule. Responsibilities include coordinating deployment launch activities, organising online and face-to-face training sessions, booking venues and meeting rooms, arranging travel, accommodation and catering, liaising with stakeholders and providing timely communications to support successful delivery of training activities. 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 Cecilia Colkers, Principal Project Officer on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail] We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ).

Professional Benefits

• 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)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

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

• 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.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1064406 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