Project Officer

Project Officer – Service Delivery – CaLDEYLink Join Department of Education, Western Australia as a Project Officer in the Primary, Early Childhood and Education Support (PECES) Branch. This fixed‑term, part‑time position will support the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Early Years Link (CaLDEYLink) trail initiative. Role overview Statewide Services is seeking a culturally responsive and supportive individual to assist with executive and administrative duties for CaLDEYLink, including organising visits and professional learning, data collection and analysis, scheduling appointments and broader branch support. Experience with Microsoft Excel is advantageous. The role supports the preparation of correspondence, ministerial responses, reports, briefing notes, funding submissions and associated financial processes. Key responsibilities Executive and administrative support for CaLDEYLink Organise visits and professional learning events Data collection and analysis Schedule appointments and broader branch support activities Prepare correspondence, ministerial responses, reports and briefing notes Assist with funding submissions and associated financial processes CaLDEYLink objectives Develop the personal, social, language and cognitive capabilities of children who speak Standard Australian English as a second dialect or language Build the capacity of families as the child’s first education Forge collaborative partnerships between home and school Professional benefits 12% employer‑contributed superannuation Flexible working arrangements – working from home or remote, flexible hours and part‑time options Generous leave entitlements – annual, personal, long service and parental leave Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments) Eligibility Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or holder of 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 before commencement Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision‑Making within six months of appointment Application instructions Apply online: select “Apply for Job” and complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‑related referees (preferably one being your current line manager) Attach documents: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A maximum one (1) page cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF (Demonstrated knowledge and considerable experience in the delivery of project‑based administration support services) Applications must be received before the closing date and time; late applications will not be accepted Technical support: call Department of Education’s Recruitment team on Closing date: 4:30 pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 For more information, please contact Danielle James, Manager, on or email Equity and diversity The Department welcomes and encourages 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 the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021‑2025 for more details. Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Part‑time. #J-18808-Ljbffr