Principal Consultant

We currently have the following positions available, commencing October, 2026

• 1x - permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position
• 1x - 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position, with possible permanency

Are you an exceptional writer, analyst and strategic thinker looking to make a meaningful impact across Western Australia's public education system?

Sitting within the Statewide Services division, System Services and Responses is seeking a highly capable Principal Consultant to provide strategic advice, support complex projects, and deliver high-quality analysis and communications that support decision-making across Statewide Services.

Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development.

Service Design and Support provides the shared functions and support needed to provide better services to schools. It also coordinates, implements and supports programs, initiatives, and special projects. Its purpose is to provide strategy, policy and program oversight and operational support to Statewide Services.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to work on diverse and often high-profile issues affecting schools, students and the wider education system. This is a dynamic and responsive role where no two days are the same.

As Principal Consultant, the successful applicant will provide high…