Principal Consultant – Facilities Planning
Branch: Delivery and Maintenance Division: Infrastructure Salary: Level 7, $139,860 – $149,485 per annum (pro‐ra) Work Type: Permanent – Full Time FTE: Location: East Perth Closing Date: 2026‐04‐30 4:30 PM
This is a permanent full‐time position commencing ASAP.
The Infrastructure division is responsible for the planning, construction and maintenance of the Department's schools and building facilities. Infrastructure services include:
* School and facility planning
* Capital works on new and existing schools
* Maintenance of existing schools
* Management and operational support of school facilities and resources
The Role
As a Principal Consultant – Facilities Planning, the role involves contributing to the development of strategic plans and initiatives, preparing feasibility studies to support proposals, conducting audits, and providing informed recommendations and reports relevant to Western Australian Government schools. The role also includes providing strategic advice to senior management and preparing responses for ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions, general enquiries and reports.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing staff performance, monitoring leave entitlements and ensuring compliance with awards, agreements and departmental policy.
* Stakeholder management and liaison, maintaining effective working relationships with a range of clients.
* Communication with senior management and relevant stakeholders.
Professional Benefits
Location: East Perth. Employees enjoy a range of benefits:
* 12% employer contributed superannuation.
* Flexible working arrangements, including working from home or remote, flexible hours and part‐time arrangements.
* Generous leave entitlements: annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
* Salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
* Easy access to public transport: Claisebrook train station within a 5‐minute walk and free Yellow Cat bus service accessible from building entrance. CPP parking locations within walking distance.
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 New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or posses a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
* Consent to and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before starting.
* Hold a current Working with Children Check.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two steps.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two work‐related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
* A CV of up to five pages outlining employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
* A three‐page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
o Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in reviewing, developing and implementing policies and procedures in an infrastructure planning context.
o Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of the issues and trends influencing educational facilities planning and implementation, and their impact on educational outcomes and capital works programs.
o Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in planning, developing and delivering complex projects to agreed standards.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences assessed in further stages of the recruitment process.
Applications must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1034659
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies within the next 12 months or if this position becomes vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four‐day breach period to this selection process.
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