Join the team!

“We partner with P&Cs to advance public education”

Do you want to help ensure that public education in Western Australia is of the highest quality and accessible to all?

Do you think you would make a good representative for the voice of parents and citizens in your region?

If yes, then nominating to become a WACSSO State Councillor may be for you.

 

2023 State Council By-Elections

The nomination period for Perth-North and Peel-North has now closed.

The ballot for Peel-North electorate closes 12noon Friday 20 October 2023. There will be no ballot for the Perth-North electorate.

Ballot papers have been posted to P&Cs located in the Peel-North electorate. If you haven't received one by October 1, please contact us.

 

Benefits of volunteering on the WACSSO State Council

  • Being a State Councillor is your opportunity to positively contribute to the education of students in government schools throughout WA.
  • You will learn invaluable lifelong personal and career skills.
  • You will meet like-minded people and have the opportunity to network within the education community.
  • You will be part of a well-respected, high-profile organisation.
  • Access to a professional and confidential  Employee Assistance Program
  • A comprehensive induction program that includes formal support from an experienced State Councillor (WACSSO Buddy program)
  • Most importantly, you will have a blast doing all of this!

What will be expected of me?

  • Attend four (4) weekend State Council meetings per year in the city of Perth. These run all day Saturday and usually finish early Sunday afternoon.
  • Attend WACSSO Annual Conference weekend at Crown Perth, traditionally in August, which includes a brief State Council meeting dinner on the Friday evening.
  • Follow the WACSSO Constitution.
  • Help formulate WACSSO Policy.
  • Represent the views of all affiliates in their electorate to State Council.
  • Provide support and information to affiliates in their electorate and report on these at State Council.

What is the cost to me?

  • State Councillors are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses associated with WACSSO business, such as telephone calls and travel.

More information:

Becoming a State Councillor

State Council Election Process

 

 

Contact Us

WA Council of State School Organisations Inc.
151 Royal Street
East Perth Western Australia 6004

Postal Address:
PO Box 6295
East Perth Western Australia 6892

Phone: (08) 9264 4000
Fax: (08) 9264 4948

The Western Australian Council of State School Organisations pays respect to First Nations people and Traditional Custodians throughout Australia, recognising their connection to land, waters and sky. 
We acknowledge parents, families, Elders and communities as first educators, sharers of culture and knowledge; and recognise the value this learning holds for children and young people.