Consultant

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in June 2026

The Aboriginal Teaching and Learning Directorate leads, influences and supports cultural responsiveness across the organisation to drive system transformation. We support effective leadership and teaching to build culturally responsive schools that create the conditions for Aboriginal students and families to experience cultural safety. Our team develops resources and professional learning to help build the professional capability of school and system staff. We provide advice and guidance to influence system strategy and policy, and whole-of-government priorities and initiatives that support and strengthen the cultural safety, wellbeing, engagement and learning of Aboriginal children and young people.

The Role

The Consultant supports the work of the Directorate by providing advice and guidance to school and system staff on culturally responsive approaches, including strengthened relationships and partnerships with Aboriginal students, families and communities. In this role, you will contribute to the development of resources and professional learning to support and strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and learning and assist with arranging consultation forums in relation to the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.

Within this role you will draw on your knowledge and lived experience to advise on emerging issues relevant to the cultural safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal students. You will respond to enquiries from Aboriginal families and community members about education policies and operations, in collaboration with schools and regions. #LinkedIn

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Padbury 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)

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 Nikkie Woodley, Manager, Aboriginal Teaching & Learning on 0448 507 547 or by emailing nikkie.woodley@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

Aboriginality is considered essential for this position under section 50D of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act

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.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement outlining your experience and suitability to the role, with reference to the key responsibilities outlined in the JDF.

Shortlisted 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1040491

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, 8 May 2026