This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2027 StatewideServices provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.
The Service Planning and Coordination Directorate enables the delivery of an integrated service to support schools to improve student achievement and educational outcomes, accessing subject matter experts as required. It also coordinates the provision of system-wide ancillary services and programs that complement and support student achievement.
The Role
As a Data and Information Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the effective management and analysis of data within Statewide Services. You will investigate emerging trends, identify data quality issues and provide recommendations to improve record-keeping, systems and reporting processes. Your responsibilities will include liaising across Statewide Services and the Department to ensure compliance with reporting protocols, coordinating sensitive information, and contributing to data analysis within projects to enhance service delivery. You will also support the assessment and allocation of requests from schools to appropriate business areas, assist staff in the effective use of data management systems, and contribute to developing and maintaining datasets, preparing reports and providing technical advice on data management practices. This role requires strong analytical and research skills to identify and investigate data trends, evaluate complex reports and validate data for accuracy. You will prepare correspondence, briefing notes and information guidelines while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to support integrated service delivery across schools and the education system. Your ability to engage respectfully and work in a culturally responsive manner will be essential in ensuring high-quality outcomes. If you are detail-oriented and have a keen eye for data integrity, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within the Department.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Padbury 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
- 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 Rhonda McCullagh, Manager, on 0492 154 556 or by emailing rhonda.mccullagh@education.wa.edu.au.
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
- 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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Applications close
4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026
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Data and Information Officer employer: Department of Education, Western Australia
The Department of Education, Western Australia, is an exceptional employer that values collaboration and professional growth. With a strong commitment to best practices in education, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters innovation and creativity. The remote nature of the Publications Editor & Content Lead role allows for flexibility while contributing to meaningful educational initiatives across the state.
Contact Details:
Department of Education, Western Australia Recruitment Team
