Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support (PECES) are seeking to establish a pool of Program Consultant - KindiLink for fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The PECES branch is responsible for systemic policy and strategic planning in early childhood for Western Australia public schools. The Branch has responsibility for implementing state and national early childhood education reforms including National Partnerships and Agreements. This includes policy leadership and direct support to schools for the early years of schooling and liaison across education sectors and government and non-government agencies.
The Role
Suitable applicants will support the KindiLink project across 38 sites across Western Australia. This will include providing guidance and support for the teacher and Aboriginal Islander Education Officers (AIEO) educators facilitating the early learning program including the “3a Abecedarian Approach Australia” play-and-learn practices, and content used for the delivery of KindiLink. They will work with two team members to identify and analyse opportunities to improve the learning program and issues relating to the implementation of KindiLink. Additionally, the project Consultant will contribute to system-level briefings and reports. On occasion, the Project Consultant will be called upon to work on other Early Childhood matters, including National Quality Standard verifications of schools’ self-assessments. Appointments from this process can only be made once funding has been confirmed through the Preschool Reform Agreement extension.
Professional Benefits
- 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.
- Career 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 Danielle James, Manager, on or emailing
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
- 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 or extensive equivalent experience.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
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 maximum one (1) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well developed knowledge and understanding of current policies and initiatives associated with early childhood education, including contemporary curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria 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: DO E
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close
4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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