Project Support Officer
- Branch: Swimming and Water Safety
- Division: Service Delivery - Statewide Services
- Salary: Level 4, $99,134 - $104,044 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)
- Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
- FTE: 0.1-1.0
- Location: Padbury
- Closing Date: 2026-09-18 4:30 PM
- Attachments: PUBLISHED JDF - 00048634 - Project Support Officer - School of Swimming and Water Safety - PS L4 - Aug 2026.pdf
Swimming and Water Safety are seeking to establish a pool of Project Support Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of October 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We currently have the following positions available, commencing November 2026
- 2x - permanent full-time positions
The Department of Education delivers swimming and water safety programs for all Western Australian young people aged 5 to 17 through the Interm Swimming and VacSwim programs. The programs have been in existence for over 100 years and are considered an integral part of Western Australian culture.
From 2027, the current Swimming and Water Safety Branch will transition to the newly established School of Swimming and Water Safety, which will operate as one of several specialist schools within the Statewide Services division. Building on the work currently undertaken by the Branch, the School will continue to deliver high-quality swimming and water safety education across Western Australia.
The School will:
- enhance access to programs, with an emphasis on meeting the specific needs of children facing participation barriers.
- maximise access to swimming and water safety programs in regional areas
- expand and sustain a high-quality swimming instructor workforce
- strengthen connections to the Western Australian Health and Physical Education Curriculum and teaching and learning practices.
The Role
The Project Support Officer plays a key role in supporting the delivery of workforce development initiatives, professional learning programs and projects that strengthen swimming and water safety education across Western Australia. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to projects and initiatives that support a capable, sustainable workforce and high-quality program delivery.
Working closely with the Senior Project Officer, you will coordinate large scale professional learning activities, support workforce attraction and retention initiatives, maintain training resources and assist with the delivery of key School priorities and projects. This includes coordinating events and training programs, liaising with stakeholders, managing information and resources, and contributing to the successful implementation of projects and initiatives that support a workforce of more than 1,000 instructors across Western Australia.
You will build and maintain effective working relationships with schools, community organisations, local government and aquatic industry stakeholders, providing responsive support and contributing to positive partnership outcomes.
Suitable applicants will assist with project planning, implementation and evaluation activities, including research, data collection, reporting and the preparation of project resources. Your ability to analyse information, maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders will contribute to the ongoing success of the School’s programs and initiatives.
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 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 Kimberley Nimmo, Associate Principal, School of Swimming and Water Safety on (08) 9402 6371 or by emailing Kimberley.Nimmo@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.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria, 1, 2 and 3 (using the STAR format) as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated well developed project management skills, including the ability to manage numerous project tasks and activities simultaneously within time and budget constraints.
- Demonstrated well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills with a proven ability to provide innovative thinking in developing solutions to problems and issues.
- Demonstrated well developed written communications skills, including the ability to develop and deliver training programs and support materials.
Applicants are asked to address the above three of five selection criteria in their written application. 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: DOE1064219
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 September 2026
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