Principal Consultant

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Statewide Services 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 Role

As Principal Consultant, you will working with the Director of Education and based within the Pilbara Education Regional Office in Karratha. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Department’s Two-way Science program and supporting schools across one of Western Australia's largest and most diverse education regions. The Pilbara spans more than 507,000 square kilometres and includes 29 public schools comprising primary, secondary, remote community, district high school, School of the Air and specialist education settings.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work alongside school leaders, teachers, Aboriginal staff, Elders and community members to strengthen two-way learning approaches and expand the establishment of local Aboriginal languages within schools. Supporting culturally responsive curriculum design, you will help schools bring together Aboriginal language and knowledge systems and Western science through authentic co-design and place-based learning experiences.

The Pilbara's schools are at the heart of their communities, serving students with diverse cultural backgrounds, identities and aspirations. Building strong relationships, respecting local cultural knowledge, and fostering genuine partnerships with Aboriginal communities are central to this role. Regular travel across the region will enable direct support to schools and communities, helping advance high-quality, culturally safe and responsive education for all students

This role involves planning and coordinating key activities within agreed timeframes, applying evaluation frameworks to monitor program effectiveness, and ensuring sustainable support for participants and schools. You will also be responsible for identifying and addressing challenges in the program’s delivery, providing expert advice and guidance, and overseeing risk management to ensure smooth and effective implementation.

Professional Benefits

We are located in Karratha 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 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 Sandra Halley, Manager Curriculum Priorities on (08) •••• •301 or by emailing Sandra.Halley@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@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.
  4. Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and networks, including experience in undertaking high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations.
  5. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including extensive experience in the preparation of correspondence, reports, Ministerial briefing notes and policy.
  6. Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills with a proven ability to deliver outcomes on schedule in a demanding environment and under tight timeframes.

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) •••• •127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1061590

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 Tuesday, 22 September 2026