Senior Regulation Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

The Non-Government School Regulation Directorate (NGSR) within the Department of Education is Western Australia’s regulatory authority for non-government (private) schools. The Directorate oversees the registration of these schools, providing assurance to parents and the community that they meet the standards set by the Minister for Education, as well as the requirements outlined in Part 4 of the School Education Act 1999 and the School Education Regulations 2000. NGSR also regulates schools approved to enrol international student visa holders.

The Role

The Senior Regulation Officer plays a vital role in the effective regulation of WA’s non-government schools, international education, and community-based senior secondary course providers. This position delivers high‑level regulatory advice, undertakes complex assessments, prepares clear and robust reports, and contributes to the continuous improvement of responsive, client‑centred regulatory services. The Senior Regulation Officer also works collaboratively with State and Commonwealth agencies, maintaining strong communication networks to support national and state regulatory developments.

This role also provides guidance and mentoring to education regulation officers, supporting a high‑performing team and ensuring consistent, evidence‑based approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and compliance.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong personal and organisational integrity, someone who thinks critically, enjoys interpreting and applying legislation and policy, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and can explain complex matters with clarity. While previous experience in working in a regulatory and/or policy environment is desirable it is not essential; what matters most is your ability to understand legislation and policy and assess evidence and risk, and make sound, defensible judgements.

Branch: Non-Government School Regulation

Division: Education Services

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

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: East Perth

Closing Date: 2026-03-10 4:30 PM

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 and flexible working 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).
• 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 Dr Divya George, Principal Consultant, Non-Government School Regulation on (08) 9441 1963 or by emailing divya.george@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

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 addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver risk-based activities in a complex environment, with the capacity to adapt these skills to the school regulatory context.
  2. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify innovative solutions for complex problems.
  3. Demonstrated highly developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex environment.
  4. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information and prepare high quality reports and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process

When preparing your application, please demonstrate how your skills and experience are transferable to this role, and ensure your submission is formatted in Arial 10‑point font with 1.0 spacing and standard 2.0 cm margins on all sides.

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: DOE1028021

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 Tuesday, 10 March 2026