Regional Operations Lead - Education Services

Department Of Education, Western Australia; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannution

Leave entitlements (annual, personal,

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a permanent Full‑time Coordinator Regional Operations in the Pilbara region. The role provides high‑level, strategic advice to support and ensure compliant daily school operations and policy settings, acting as a liaison between schools, regional and central office.

The successful applicant will prepare formal responses, briefings and ministerial reports, and will represent the Director of Education and the Department on various committees.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated highly developed leadership and strategic planning skills with the ability to coordinate and promote a shared understanding of regional office roles.
• Strong written and oral communication and public relations skills, including preparation of reports and briefings.
• Proven ability to coordinate and promote engagement with schools, central office and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, high-level strategic advice to ensure daily school operations comply with legislation and Department policy.
• Support Directors of Education with professional, administrative and operational tasks.
• Prepare correspondence, briefings and reports for the Minister, Directors of Education and senior executives; manage enquiries and complaints with a customer-service focus.
• Collaborate with and support school support services, central office, and regional agencies to develop positive public outcomes.
• Represent the Director of Education and Department on committees and working groups as advised; monitor and report regional performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public relations

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Oral communication

Job description

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a permanent Full‑time Coordinator Regional Operations in the Pilbara region. The role provides high‑level, strategic advice to support and ensure compliant daily school operations and policy settings, acting as a liaison between schools, regional and central office.

The successful applicant will prepare formal responses, briefings and ministerial reports, and will represent the Director of Education and the Department on various committees.