This is a permanent full-time position commencing February 2026
The Organisational Design Branch sits within the People Services Division and is responsible for the design and governance of the Department’s organisational architecture. The Branch ensures resources are structured and allocated effectively, supporting alignment with the Department’s strategic priorities and enabling delivery of outcomes for Western Australian students.
Working in close partnership with schools and business areas, the Branch provides expert advice on organisational design, workforce structure and capability. It supports informed decision-making through evidence-based design approaches and contributes to building a sustainable, capable and future-focused workforce.
The Role
The role provides strategic leadership and expert advice on workforce organisational design to senior executives, supporting alignment with the Department’s strategic objectives. It contributes to strategic planning and human resource policy development. The role leads the delivery of high-quality organisational design services across schools and central and regional services. This includes oversight of structural change, establishment and job design, classification assessments and implementation support.
The role has responsibility for program, project and governance functions related to organisational design, including coordination of the Classification Review Committee and oversight of complex reviews and audits. It leads research, analysis and implementation of organisational design strategies and initiatives, ensuring change impacts are effectively managed, risks are mitigated, and productivity, people and culture outcomes are sustained across the organisation.
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 and 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)
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 Hannah Thompson, Recruitment Consultant on 0437 253 010 or emailing hannah@priceconsulting.com.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
Please submit your: CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences futher assessed against the selection criteria 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: DOE1025728
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 Monday, 16 February 2026
