Senior Registration Officer - Teacher Registration

About the role

The Teacher Registration directorate provides secretariat services to the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) and ensures teachers are registered and teacher education programmes are accredited in line with legislation and in the best interests of children. As Senior Registration Officer, you will advise on the assessment of teacher registration applications, mentor, train and supervise a team of Registration Advisors, and oversee the contract management, human resource and payroll support for external contractors who help assess applications. The position is permanent and full-time, starting mid-January 2027, based in East Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on the assessment of teacher registration applications and ensure staff comply with relevant policies when performing duties and making decisions.
• Mentor, train and supervise a team of Registration Advisors, ensuring compliance with policy and legislation.
• Oversee the contract management, human resource and payroll support for external contractors assisting with registration assessments.
• Advise management on the operation and improvement of business systems used for registration.
• Help team members identify and resolve issues, noting areas for escalation or further training.
• Contribute to strategic and business planning, and develop, update and communicate registration policy, procedures and reference resources.

Required profile

• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with work rights for the term of appointment.
• Consent to a nationally coordinated criminal history check and a current screening clearance number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in regulation and/or compliance services, interpreting and applying legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Well-developed team management and planning skills, and strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

What we offer

• 12% employer-contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home, flexible hours and part-time options.
• Annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development and study leave assistance.
• Salary packaging (within relevant industrial instruments).
• Public transport access and nearby parking.

Applications close on 20 November 2026 at 4:30 pm AWST. Applicants submit an online form with a CV and a three-page statement addressing the selection criteria, along with two work-related referees.