This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2027 The Schooling Operations and Initiatives branch is responsible for the management and implementation of strategic education programs that support schools and student outcomes. Typically, these programs involve partnership and liaison with the non-government school sectors, corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia. Delivery of support and services to public schools assisting them to implement these programs is a key responsibility of the Branch. School Sport West is the Department of Education’s central unit responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of statewide school sport programs and events. The unit delivers a significant annual program of sporting opportunities for students across Western Australia. School Sport West works with stakeholders to support high-quality, inclusive and well-coordinated sporting opportunities for students. The unit provides direct departmental oversight of school sport delivery, with a strong focus on effective governance, financial management, accountability and risk management.
The Role
The Manager School Sport will strategically lead and manage the delivery of competitive school sporting opportunities, programs and strategies for students in all Western Australian schools. They will lead the management, deployment and capacity building of the casual school sport workforce throughout the State. They will also negotiate service and funding agreements and develop and maintain partnerships and sustainable working relationships with stakeholders. The successful applicant will represent the Department on high level internal and external committees and working parties, including the Australian School Sport Board, in relation to competitive school sporting initiatives and delivery. Leading and managing complex procurement initiatives, including procurement planning and contract management, to ensure effective delivery of programs and strategies. The role will include managing the administrative and business functions of the branch, including allocating financial and physical resources in accordance with business plans and maintaining control over relevant expenditure and funding submission management.
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 Hannah Thompson - Senior Associate on 0437 253 010 or by emailing hannaht@thefuturesgroup.com.au
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in Tuart Hill 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, flexible working hours
- 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)
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
- hold and maintain a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
- undertake travel throughout the state, including overnight stays in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan locations and travelling in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required
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.
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, 6 November 2026
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