This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Schooling Operations and Initiatives is responsible for planning for and leading cross-agency collaboration in the prevention, response and recovery of major incidents that comprise educational provision in Western Australian schools or has the potential for catastrophic or extreme risk to our staff, students or corporate reputation.
The Participation and Operational Priorities team strengthen the systems and processes supporting Participation, Engagement and Transitions teams and respond to recommendations from external agencies.
The Role
The Executive Assistant provides high-level support to the Executive Director and the Participation and Operational Priorities Team, including scheduling of appointments and management of enquiries and requests. The successful applicant will also administer and monitor the Executive Directors contingency budget, including the payment of accounts, organisation of corporate card statements and payment vouchers and the monitoring of travel expenditure.
If successful, you will liaise with senior staff within the Department, other agencies, the Minister’s Office and members of the public on a diverse range of issues related to the Executive Director’s portfolio. You will be required to provide administration and logistics support for projects and events, including planning, tracking and records management.
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; 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).
- 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 Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Karina Surmon, Principal Consultant - Schooling Operations and Initiatives on (08) 9264 47***or by emailing *************@education.wa.edu.au.
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.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or Recent Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- 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 two (2) 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 considerable knowledge and experience in the delivery of high-level administration support services, including the ability to provide executive support to senior managers.
2. Demonstrated sound oral and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with senior managers and internal and external clients on a wide range of issues.
5. Demonstrated sound research, conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to use initiative to identify priorities and meet conflicting timelines.
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: DOE1005200
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 Monday, 1 December 2025.