Overview
Principal Project Officer - Research and Development at Department of Education, Western Australia. This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until the end of June 2027.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of strategies to support effective policies, systems and processes for school infrastructure across Western Australia.
Manage the development of benchmarks for educational facilities, contribute to generic school briefs, and develop feasibility studies and scopes of work to support proposals for projects and other initiatives.
Lead research initiatives to explore new trends, technologies, sustainability initiatives and best practices in school facility planning, design and construction.
Contribute at a strategic level to cross-divisional projects and programs that impact Departmental policy, resource management, equity and access, and school operations.
Provide advice to senior management and prepare responses for Ministerial correspondence, parliamentary questions, general enquiries and reports.
Professional Benefits
12% employer contributed superannuation.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance including working from home or remote and flexible 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).
Easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station nearby; free Yellow Cat bus service; CPP parking locations nearby.
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.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two steps: Step 1 – Select Apply for Job; complete the online application form with two work-related referees (preferably one your current line manager). Step 2 – Attach your documents. Your application should include:
A CV of up to five pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position.
A three-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Demonstrated substantial skills and experience in reviewing, developing and implementing policies and procedures in an infrastructure planning context.
Demonstrated substantial knowledge of issues and trends influencing educational facilities planning and their impact on outcomes and capital works programs.
Demonstrated high-level conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions in a strategic planning context.
It is recommended you have 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 contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE994847.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025.
Additional Information
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse backgrounds and abilities are welcome.
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