English as an Additional Language/Dialect Consultant

English as an Additional Language/Dialect Consultant

For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second-largest education provider, with more than 83,000 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that.

The Role.

The role of English as an Additional Language/Dialect Consultant belongs to the Curriculum team in the Teaching and Learning directorate. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our West Leederville office. 

This role is designed to provide leadership and build capacity of teachers and leaders in Catholic schools in the area of English as an Additional Language/Dialect.

This is a fulltime ongoing position.

Benefits of the role

• A competitive salary: Level J on the CEWA salary scale ($135,280 - $151,474 per annum) plus superannuation.
• Five days additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging options in line with our not-for-profit status, including novated leasing.
• Deferred salary program for eligible employees after two years of service.
• Free onsite parking.
• Corporate health insurance discounts.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Employee Assistance Program: access confidential counselling and wellbeing support for yourself and your family.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities, including a CEWA scholarship program to support further education.
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks.
• Parental leave provisions above statutory minimums.

Selection Criteria

A.        ESSENTIAL:

1. Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
2. Commitment to CEWA’s Vision for Learning. 
3. Knowledge and excellent understanding of pedagogical practice. 
4. Recent school-based experience with a history of exemplary teaching in EAL/D. 
5. Excellent practical and theoretical experience with data analysis. 
6. Capacity to work with school leaders and teachers in EAL/D. 
7. Highly developed organisational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team. 
8. Ability to show initiative and be proactive. 
9. Highly developed skills in digital technologies. 
10. Experience in delivering quality professional learning. 
11. Capacity to develop and maintain strong professional relationships. 

B.        HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

1. Specialist EAL/D qualifications, including qualifications in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Applied Linguistics or related fields.
2. The successful candidate will also have a willingness to travel to and work in regional and remote locations.   

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description please click here

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and include a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will need to provide:

• National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification
• Current TRBWA registration
• Working with Children Check

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Monday 16 March 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.