Risk and Assurance Talent Register

The Department of Education's strategic plan outlines the commitment for every child to enjoy a high quality education.

Professional Standards and Conduct Division

The Professional Standards and Conduct Division is responsible for the delivery of a range of integrated functions and oversees Standards and Integrity Directorate, Risk and Assurance Directorate, Legal and Legislative Services Directorate, Parent Liaison Office and the Screening Unit.

• The Risk and Assurance Directorate delivers high-level audit and risk management expertise with an emphasis on a quality audit and risk management program that addresses organisational accountability and supports a broad client need across the Department.


• Key services include providing assurance, improving business performance, and undertaking governance functions for externally available policies and delegations.

Roles Available

You may be considered for the following or similar positions:

• (Level 4): Policy Governance & Research Officer


• (Level 5): Consultant – Risk


• (Level 5): Consultant – Policy Governance


• (Level 6): Senior Consultant – Risk


• (Level 7): Principal Consultant – Risk


• (Level 7): Principal Consultant – Audit & Analytics


• (Level 7): Principal Consultant – Audit & Stakeholder Engagement

Professional Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.


• 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).

About the Role

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Inderbir S. Grewal, Director – Risk and Assurance, on (08) 9264 4204 or emailing inderbir.s.grewal@education.wa.edu.au.

Application Instructions

To apply online, follow these two easy steps:

1. 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.


2. Attach your documents, including a comprehensive CV (or resume), providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to these roles and indicating which level positions you want to be considered for.

Eligibility Requirements

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.

Closing Date and Time

Applications must be received before 4:30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.