Local recruitment: Senior Consultant - Alternate Water Supply Compliance

This is a permanent full-time position commencing March 2026

The Strategic Asset Services Branch supports the Infrastructure Operations Directorate by delivering strategic asset planning and advisory services that underpin the effective management of the Department’s land and facilities portfolio. The branch contributes to long-term land planning for schools and the development of asset planning policies, processes and frameworks that support sustainable and informed decision-making.

The branch also provides specialist services to schools and the wider Department, including property and land estate management support, security and emergency management, environmental and water management services, and statistical and demographic planning. Through these functions, the branch plays a key role in ensuring education infrastructure is planned, managed and maintained to meet current and future needs.

The Role

The role provides specialist services relating to water quality and alternative water resources for Western Australian public schools. This includes undertaking research to support the development and implementation of recycled water quality management strategies, investigating and reporting on water quality compliance issues, and managing third-party investigations to ensure alignment with legislative requirements and Department of Health policies and protocols.

The position develops reports, briefings and ministerial responses on water quality matters and provides expert advice to the Manager Strategic Asset and the Director, Asset Planning and Services. The role also liaises, consults and negotiates with key stakeholders across state, federal and local government agencies, and represents the Department on committees and working parties as required.

In addition, the role supports Branch operations by working collaboratively within a team environment, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and standards, and contributing to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. A strong focus is maintained on customer service, continuous improvement, and building effective relationships across EBS and the broader Department to achieve organisational outcomes.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote and flexible working hours.
• 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)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow CAT bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

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 Katherine Cook, Manager, Strategic Asset Services on (08) 9264 5043 or emailing katherine.cook2@education.wa.edu.au

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated substantial understanding and experience in recycled and alternate water quality compliance and management.
  2. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills, including considerable experience in preparing quality reports and briefings.
  3. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals and organisations.
  4. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to provide innovative input into the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
  5. Demonstrated highly developed research and investigation skills.
  6. Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to deliver agreed outcomes within specified timeframes.

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: DOE1025070

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 Friday, 13 February 2026.