This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
The Organisational Design, Development and Planning directorate provides:
- leadership, planning and implementation of key strategic human resource initiatives and projects, including equity and diversity initiative
- advice, guidance and support on organisational design and development
- workforce planning and human resource data analytics, intelligence and reporting to support decision-making by Department staff.
The Role
This role leads the Department’s organisational development program directed at promoting and developing a highly skilled, motivated and sustainable workforce. The Manager provides high-level strategic advice to the Director and Executive Director, People Services on the development and management of the Department’s organisational capability and strategies to improve culture, capability and performance.
If successful, you will lead identification of trends and issues associated with organisational development issues and report recommendations on these to senior management. Additionally, you will lead the development and implementation of awareness raising, communication and professional learning initiatives related to organisational development strategies, frameworks and programs.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including working from home or remote, flexible working hours.
- 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).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kate Griffiths, Director, Organisational Design, Development and Planning on (08) 9264 4135 or by emailing Kate.Griffiths@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.
Eligibility
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.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
1. Role specific requirement
- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in providing effective leadership and in managing a range of complex and diverse organisational development programs, projects and initiatives across a large organisation.
2. Lead collectively
- You understand how your work and that of your team contribute to achieving agency outcomes and fit in the sector.
- You seek to build and maintain effective working relationships with others, and are mindful of the partnerships that support your efforts to deliver value for your team and work area.
3. Think through complexity
- You think critically and strategically to solve problems and enhance effectiveness across your team or work area.
- You draw on information from an array of sources, applying your judgement and technical expertise to identify what is relevant and important.
- You understand and respect the need for compliance to minimise risk in your work and ensure your team complies with the required policies, procedures and processes.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1013686
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 18 December 2025
