Coordinator Regional Operations

This is a permanent full-time position commencing October 2026

There are eight Regional Education Offices and various Local Education Offices in the State. These are staffed as determined by the Director of Education in accordance with local context and needs. Staff in Regional and Local Education Offices are responsible for supporting schools in their regions by promoting system initiatives and providing support to enhance educational outcomes of students in public schools.

Nestled 2 to 3 hours inland from Perth, the Wheatbelt education region has 69 public schools attended by over 8,660 students. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and rich natural reserves, it's a hub for families immersed in agriculture, forestry, and mining. 

The Role

The successful applicant will, as the first point of contact for school administrators, provide accurate, high-level and strategic advice to support and ensure the management of daily school operations complies with relevant legislation and Department policy settings. This applicant will also provide professional, administrative and operational support to the Directors of Education to support school leaders and school operations.

They will implement a customer-service focus in the regional office to effectively and efficiently handle enquiries, concerns and complaints, relating to the regional office, schools or the Department in general and will ensure professionalism and accuracy in the provision of advice and information to maintain and enhance the public profile of education.

They will be expected to provide a brokerage service that suppor…