School Support Consultant

School Support 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 School Support Consultant belongs to the School Support 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 School Support Consultant will provide leadership and build the capacity of school leaders in Catholic Education Western Australia in the area of Learning and Teaching.

Primary accountabilities of the role include:

• Support school and system initiatives aligned with CECWA’s Strategic Initiatives and Quality Catholic Education.
• Support the Teaching and Learning Directorate strategic focus areas.
• Work with Religious Education and School Improvement teams to establish a culture of learning innovation and continuous improvement.
• Support schools to engage with the Vision for Learning and Quality Catholic Learning and Teaching Pedagogies.
• Work with School Improvement Advisors/Regional Officers to be proactive to the schools’ needs and support principals and their leadership teams to:
  • use academic data to monitor and review the school’s Catholic School Improvement Plan;
  • develop Curriculum Planning processes which meet Government regulations;
  • establish a culture of learning, inquiry, exploration and innovation in schools to support school improvement processes and the development of cultures of continuous improvement;
  • lead professional learning within their school community; and
  • embed Quality Catholic Learning and Teaching practices across the school.

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

ESSENTIAL:

• Prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
• Recent primary leadership experience with evidence of exemplary classroom teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to Quality Catholic Education, CEWAs Vision for Learning and relevant teaching and learning frameworks, position statements and guidelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to taking personal responsibility for professional learning, growth and development.
• Excellent understanding of academic data and how to apply this to improve teaching and learning.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of current issues and research in pedagogical practice.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of current issues and research in school improvement processes and pedagogical practice.
• Highly developed facilitation and presentation skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills that can be employed to support school leadership teams on their school improvement journey and to work as part of a wider School Support Team.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Highly developed skills in digital technologies.
• Ability to show initiative and be proactive.

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 locations.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge of current initiatives, curriculum documents and programs used in Catholic Schools in Western Australia.
• Knowledge of the school improvement process of Catholic schools in Western Australia.

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:

• 100 points of identification
• WA working with children check
• Evidence of TRBWA

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm Monday 13 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.