Advertised Vacancy Number DOE980007
This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
About the Branch
The Infrastructure Division, within Education Business Services, has responsibility for the provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment) for the Department, which includes demographic forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, delivery of capital projects, maintenance and minor works programs. The Division also provides property management, asset services contract management, security and environmental services to schools.
The Infrastructure Operations Directorate is responsible for delivery of asset and facilities management services including facilities operations contracted services, environment services, security and emergency management services to WA’s public schools, and leasing and property management. The directorate also has functional responsibility for the management of the WA Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract and other service contracts.
About the Job
This is a senior leadership position. As Director you will lead the delivery of the Directorate’s infrastructure operational support for schools. This includes services such as strategic procurement and contract management, environmental health, water management, security, leasing and property management. You will also be accountable for the delivery of key major projects and strategic government initiatives associated with those services.
The Ideal Applicant
We are seeking an individual who can adapt to change and work under pressure to achieve desired outcomes whilst managing urgent and competing priorities. You will also be able to manage timeliness and ensure accuracy of deliverables.
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate your ability to lead and develop a diverse team to deliver outcomes aligned with the Department’s strategic goals. You will also draw upon your extensive experience to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
Further Job Related Information
Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more in depth information on the role, please contact Anna Brown, Executive Director Infrastructure on 08 9264 4573 or Anna.Brown@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Building Leadership Impact
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people. For more information, please visit Building Leadership Impact.
The leadership context for this role is Leading Leaders.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:
- A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 2-page statement addressing the following criteria, as outlined in the JDF:
- Lead collectively
- Think through complexity
- Dynamically sense the environment
- Deliver on high leverage areas
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact the Executive Recruitment Team on 08 9264 8317.
Subsequent Appointments
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday 14 July 2025
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