Literacy Consultant

Literacy 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 Literacy 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 is a full-time ongoing position commencing as soon as possible.

The Literacy Consultant is responsible for providing leadership and build capacity of teaching and leaders in Catholic schools in the area of Literacy.

Primary Accountabilities include:

• Support school and system initiatives aligned with CECWA’s Strategic Initiatives and Quality Catholic Education.
• Lead and support school and system initiatives aligned with CEWA’s Vision for Learning, Literacy Position Statement and Literacy Frameworks towards ensuring high standards in Literacy.
• Work in collaboration with CEWA consultants in building capacity in the area of Literacy.
• Work in collaboration with Religious Education consultants in fostering quality Catholic Education.
• Support school leadership teams and teachers in building capacity in schools to embed effective Literacy strategies in schools.
• Support school leadership teams to establish and support professional learning networks within and across schools.
• Stay abreast with current research in Literacy.
• Facilitate professional learning.
• Support school personnel to interpret and utilise school and system student attainment data to ensure high quality teaching and learning.
• Support schools in discerning and implementing intervention strategies in Literacy.
• Model and support the use of digital technologies in enhancing the teaching and learning in the area of Literacy.
• Maintain effective partnerships with other education systems and organisations and provide representation that will inform future planning and provide advocacy for Catholic Education.
• Other duties as directed by the Team Leader Curriculum and Director Teaching and Learning. 

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, Literacy Position Statement and Literacy Frameworks. 
3. Knowledge and understanding of pedagogical practice in early childhood literacy.
4. Recent school-based experience with a history of exemplary teaching in early childhood literacy.
5. Excellent knowledge of current issues, initiatives, and research in literacy.
6. Excellent practical and theoretical experience with data analysis. 
7. Capacity to work with school leaders and teachers in the area of Literacy. 
8. Highly developed organisational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team. 
9. Ability to show initiative and be proactive. 
10. Highly developed skills in digital technologies. 
11. Experience in delivering quality professional learning.  
12. Capacity to develop and maintain strong professional relationships. 
13. Capacity to work as a positive and supportive member of the Curriculum Team. 

1. A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia.
2. Current TRBWA and Working with Children Check. 
3. 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: Position Description 

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
• WA working with children check– only if required for the role
• Evidence of TRBWA registration

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Sunday 12 April 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.