Swimming and Water Safety is responsible for providing vital swimming and water safety education to our young people.

Our role is to deliver the skills and knowledge to keep students safe in and around our aquatic environments.

We do this by delivering swimming and water safety education through the state of Western Australia.

The Role

As Project Officer you will provide administrative and strategic support to achieve the successful delivery of swimming and water safety education.

You will work collaboratively in a dynamic environment to support strategic initiatives. This includes preparing project plans, coordinating reports, and developing support materials to attract and build a sustainable workforce.

We are looking for someone with initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to identify priorities. You will have sound communication skills and be able to provide advice and support to ensure a highly responsive customer service.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Padbury 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 Leonie McKenzie, Principal Consultant, Swimming and Water Safety on (08) 9402 6385 or by emailing [email protected].

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 (3) 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 sound strategic planning and project coordination skills and experience in planning, implementing and evaluating projects.

2. Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to identify priorities to meet conflicting timelines.

5. Demonstrated sound verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within a team environment and liaise effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels and in a variety of contexts.

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: DOE985792

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 Monday, 11 August 2025