Research and Executive Support Officer

This is a permanent full-time position, start date to be negotiated

The Goldfields Education Region supports the Department’s priorities in Western Australia and commits to delivering, through schools and services, a full and engaging standard of public education supportive of students, teachers and parents.

The Goldfields Education Region comprises of 38 schools across a significant geographical area from Kalgoorlie/Boulder, north to Wiluna, east to Ngaanyatjarra Lands and south to Lake King including Esperance.

The Role

The Research and Executive Support Officer provides administrative support to the Regional Executive Director, including coordination and preparation of correspondence, travel and accommodation arrangements and scheduling of appointments. They liaise with internal and external clients including, Ministerial Services Unit (MSU), school and Regional Office staff, senior staff of other agencies, parents and members of the public on a diverse range of issues.

If successful, you will manage confidential and sensitive enquiries that require appropriate referral and timely responses. Within this role you will conduct research and investigations, including background on school issues, internet research, and review of relevant professional journals, newspapers and media statements for issues of interest and importance.

Professional Benefits

We are located in Kalgoorlie 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 dev…