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 (08) 9273 6306 or caroline.english@scsa.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
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).
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Project 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
