Principal Consultant

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in October 2026

Disability and Inclusion, Statewide Services, is committed to improving outcomes for students with disability through the implementation of strategic projects reflecting contemporary practice, and Department, state and national initiatives and priorities. Disability and Inclusion consultants work with schools to support students with disability by:

• building the capacity of schools to support students with disability and complex needs
• implementing key initiatives to address recommendations from the state and national disability reform agenda
• developing strategies, professional learning and resources to support schools to strengthen outcomes for students with disability and complex needs
• streamlining schools access to supports, including the allocative mechanism used by schools to access funding for students with disability.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed leader to transform system strategies and priorities into practical supports for schools to improve the teaching and learning outcomes of students with disability and diverse learning needs.

The successful applicant for the permanent Level 7 Disability Resourcing position will ideally:

• conceptualise contemporary and evidence-based approaches to resource allocation, data production and analysis
• manage projects related to students with disability, including streamlining funding processes to reduce workload on schools supporting students with disability and diverse learning needs.
• display the capability to manage staff performance in accordance with the Public Sector Performance Management Standard and departmental policy
• have substantial understanding of disability and inclusion directions and initiatives, alongside a deep connection and commitment to schools and the people in them
• inform and contribute to system responses to state and national disability reform recommendations related to students with disability
• provide high-level professional and strategic support for the effective development, implementation and coordination of projects, programs and initiatives, supporting the Department of Education’s strategic priorities.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 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). 

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 Natalie Walker, Manager Disability and Inclusion on (08) 9402 62***or by emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of the strategic direction of Western Australia’s public education system and operations at a central, regional and school level.
  2. Demonstrated high-level planning and management skills with a proven ability to plan and coordinate initiatives in a complex environment.
  3. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and experience in applying strategic thinking to achieve outcomes and implementing effective change management strategies to achieve educational outcomes.

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 (08) 9264 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1062607 

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 Wednesday, 9 September 2026