Consultant - Schools Review

Public School Review are seeking to establish a pool of Consultants - Schools Review for permanent and fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Public School Review (PSR) process plays a key role in: providing assurance to the Minister and Director General that schools are performing as expected; informing families and caregivers about the quality of education provision in their communities; and providing an opportunity for schools to receive clear, targeted feedback to inform their improvement planning.

Public School Reviews are undertaken by a review team consisting of a Director, Public School Review and a peer reviewer. Schools submit an electronic school self-assessment containing evidence to support their judgements about school effectiveness with a return timeframe negotiated at the conclusion of each PSR.

Review teams conduct school visits statewide to validate each school’s self-assessment. Reports are prepared by Directors, Public School Review and endorsed by the Deputy Director General, Schools. Reports are then made available in the public domain for 12 months.

The Role

Consultants provide effective professional and strategic management support to the team. They research, assess and monitor initiatives and investigations which have operational significance and policy implications for the School and Principal Review Directorate.

Suitable applicants will research, prepare and review briefing papers, correspondence, support documents, project budgets and confidential reports in an accurate and timely manner and on behalf of the Directors. They will undertake editorial oversight of the final report for each school review process as required.

Within this role, suitable applicants will monitor and analyse emerging operational trends and issues pertaining to school reviews to support Directorate planning, decision making and reporting. Additionally, they will provide quality input into developing, implementing, reviewing and updating Directorate operational plans, processes and procedures to achieve business outcomes.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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)

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 Brooke O'Donnell Principal Consultant, Public School Review on (08) 9264 4817 or by emailing Brooke.O'Donnell@education.wa.edu.au

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 2021-2025 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.

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
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated operational planning skills including the ability to coordinate, monitor, report and contribute to strategic outcomes.
  2. Demonstrated well developed data management skills, including data analysis and reporting, and the ability to interpret data, analyse trends and make recommendations.
  3. Demonstrated well developed written communication and editorial skills with considerable experience in the preparation of reports, briefings and correspondence.

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 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1004328

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 November 2025

Attachments - ENDORSED JDF - 00039826 - Consultant, Schools Review - School and Principal Review - PS L5.pdf

• Branch: School and Principal Review
• Division: People and Student Achievement
• Salary: Level 5, $105,167 - $114,938 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Location: East Perth
• Closing Date: 2025-11-21 4:30 PM