Senior Consultant - Work Health and Safety

Work Health Safety and Wellbeing are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Consultants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2026 and up to the end of January, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Department’s Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing directorate comprises two branches: Safety and Staff Wellbeing and the Employee Support Services. The directorate is responsible for ensuring compliance with WHS, injury management, workers’ compensation and staff wellbeing functions for the Department, while fostering a proactive safety culture that prioritises the wellbeing of employees. There are full-time, permanent positions available for appointment ASAP.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to shape and evaluate work health and safety outcomes across a large and diverse organisation. As Senior Consultant, you will lead research and analysis, investigate serious incidents, translate insights into practical solutions, and partner with worksites to embed improvements. You will be a key advisor to staff and leaders, influencing a culture where safety and wellbeing are at the forefront of how we work.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth 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 or remote, 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)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

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 Sean Ashton, Principal Consultant Employee Support on (08) 9264 4623 or emailing Sean.Ashton@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:

• hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field (for example Work Health and Safety, Allied Health, Industrial Relations, Project Management) or equivalent substantial experience.
• 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 valid ‘C’ class Western Australian Driver’s Licence.
• undertake travel to metropolitan and regional schools

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 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A 2 page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated experience and skills in delivering risk prevention strategies and completing complex investigations under relevant legislation, including the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA).
2. Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to apply innovative solutions to complex WHS problems in the development and implementation of risk management strategies.
3. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and contribute effectively to team objectives.

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: DOE1006079

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 December 2025.

Branch: Work Health Safety and Wellbeing

Division: People Services

Salary: Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.2-1.0

Location: East Perth

Closing Date: 2025-12-05 4:30 PM

Attachments: - ENDORSED JDF - Generic - Senior Consultant Work Health and Safety - Work Health Safety and Wellbeing - PS L6 - Oct 2025.pdf