This is a permanant, full-time position, commencing February 2026
The Directorate
The Department of Education's Disability Reform Directorate has a key role in leading the Department's program of work that sets the direction and longer-term disability reform plan for public education. This will involve working across the agency and whole of government, with ongoing engagement and consultation with key stakeholders, to strengthen access and services across the public education system.
The Directorate has responsibility for progressing commitments made by the State Government, including but not limited to those related to the WA implemnentation Roadmap for the Disability Royal Commission, State Disability Strategy, and other reviews and reports.
The Role
As a highly capable Principal Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management Officer you will work closely with the Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management to lead stakeholder engagement and change management activities that enable effective, inclusive reform delivery. This role partners across Directorates, government agencies, non-government organisations, school communities, and other identified stakeholders to ensure the program’s priorities are understood, supported, and successfully implemented.
You will apply your experience, knowledge and understanding of how to engage with key stakeholders, including people with lived experience of disability, to develop and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy to inform the design and development of key disability reform initiatives and build understanding.
Professional Benefits
The position is located at the Department of Education, 151 Royal Street East Perth.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation
- Consideration is given to home-based work arrangements aligned to the Department of Education’s guidance.
- 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)
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Catherine Shepherd, Executive Director (08) 9264 4267 or emailing Catherine.Shepherd@education.wa.edu.au
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.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check 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 4 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 2 page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
1.Demonstrated extensive experience in communications and change management within this context.
2. Demonstrated extensive experience in creating and generating innovative, and creative communication and change management strategies that meet business priorities and strategic objectives.
3. Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including editing and writing technical content across a range of mediums for non-specialists.
4. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, stakeholder engagement and networking skills, and the ability to work successfully with a diverse range of people.
5. Demonstrated project management experience with a proven ability to ensure projects are brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
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: DOE1017958
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday 12 January 2026
