Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform - L2-7 - Talent Register

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform branch!

This talent register is an online portal that allows you to register your interest for fixed term, full-time and part-time opportunities up to twelve (12) months for a range of key positions across Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform.

The Department of Education’s priority and focus remains on appointing merit based selected staff, permanently.

*The Department will commence reviewing applications immediately to fill current opportunities*

Context

Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform is responsible for promoting the Department of Education as the employer of choice to local, interstate and international teachers.

We represent the Department at expos, in universities, and deliver online events and webinars. We also work with the Communications team to create and maintain the Department of Education career website, and promotional material related to the work we do.

A number of key Workforce functions are currently managed within our team including: 

• Promotion of the Department as an Employer of Choice with a diversity of careers in Education;
• The Leap program to retrain teachers into specialised areas of need;
• The Teach in WA customer service centre, providing information to prospective and current Department teachers in many areas of inquiry, including employment eligibility requirements, recognition of prior service, and teacher qualification assessments; and 
• The international and interstate recruitment of high-quality teachers.

The Roles

You may be considered for the following or similar positions:

• Level 2 - Administrative Assistant
• Level 3 - Project Officer
• Level 4 - Customer Service Officer
• Level 4 - Project Support Officer
• Level 5 - Service and Project Officer
• Level 5 - Project Officer
• Level 6 - Senior Project Officer
• Level 6 - Senior Project Officer - Leap
• Level 6 - Senior Consultant
• Level 7 - Principal Consultant

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth 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)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Forms (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Christine Osnain, Principal Consultant Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform on (08) 9264 42***or ***************@education.wa.edu.au; or alternatively, Leisel Madison, Principal Consultant on (08) 9264 83***or **************@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

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.

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 one (1) page cover letter against the criteria, outlining your suitability for the role/s you are interested in.
• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to the position/s.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Please note

The register is actively monitored, and applicants may be contacted if an opportunity arises which suits their skills and experience for the above or other similar positions. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that an offer of employment will be made while an application remains on the register. Further information about your application to this talent register can be directed to Christine Osnain, Principal Consultant Workforce Supply, Mobility and Reform on (08) 9264 42***or ***************@education.wa.edu.au

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: DOE1029456

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) 28 February 2027.