This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department's Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing Directorate comprises two branches: Safety and Staff Wellbeing and the Employee Support Services. The Directorate is responsible for ensuring that legislative frameworks are complied with and that employee's mental health and wellbeing are supported. It provides strategic and operational advice to the Minister, Director General, school leaders and line managers on a range of matters including:
workers' compensation
injury management
work health and safety (WHS)
staff wellbeing
employee assistance and mediation programs.
The Role
The Education Officer Workplace Violence and Aggression (WVA) supports schools and workplace leaders to implement, monitor and evaluate WHS improvement and prevention strategies that address workplace violence and aggression (WVA) risks at the classroom, school and system level.
The role designs, delivers and reviews practical resources and initiatives to build the capability of teachers, education assistants and school leaders across the state to effectively manage WVA.
In this role, you will work with schools to gather feedback and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of WVA safety initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement and support continuous improvement in practice. You will also provide expert advice to ensure training programs remain current, evidence-based and consistent across the Department.
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, 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 Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sean Ashton, A/Manager, Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing on or by emailing
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 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.
hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia.
hold a valid 'C' class Western Australian Driver's Licence
undertake travel to metropolitan and regional schools
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the selection criteria, as outlined in the attached JDF, 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1027593
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 March 2026