Advertised Vacancy Number DOE1026716
This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
Context
The Department of Education's strategic directions outline the commitment for every child, from Kindergarten to Year 12, to have access to high quality education underpinned by excellence in teaching and quality leadership. This is an education that meets the needs of the learner preparing them for their next step into the workforce or further education.
The Reform and Strategic Services Division delivers major education reforms and strategic initiatives that strengthen public education. It provides leadership in system‑level governance, disability reform and change management for priority projects, while driving innovation and embedding best practice across schools.
The Disability Reform Directorate forms part of the Reform and Strategic Services Division.
The Directorate
The Disability Reform Directorate works across the Department of Education, and in partnership with other agencies and stakeholders locally and nationally to set the direction and deliver long term disability reform for public education that will strengthen access and services across the public education system.
The Directorate has been established to drive the work arising from the review of the School Education Act and the broader system-wide disability reform within Western Australia’s public education system. The work of the Directorate ensures the Department remains future‑focused and responsive to the diverse needs of students with disability and emerging priorities.
The Role
The Department is seeking a passionate leader to fill the Director Disability Reform to provide strategic leadership to drive the design and development of whole of system strategies and policies to enable the achievement of government priorities and long term sustainable change across the public education system that support schools to create inclusive learning environments.
The Director Disability Reform will:
- provide strategic, solutions-based, evidence-based and timely advice to the Minister, Director General and Corporate Executive on disability reform, policy and related funding matters
- ensure that practical strategies are implemented to support all public schools in creating inclusive learning environments for students with disability
- ensure the effective, planned, and managed implementation of strategies to deliver sustainable, system‑wide change.
- ensure effective change management strategies are applied to support the successful delivery of a system wide disability reform agenda.
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 a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Hunt, Deputy Director General, Reform and Strategic Services on 08 9264 4566 or 08 9264 4377 or Fiona.Hunt@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 people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, 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 Multiple Area Leader.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:
- Maximum 3 page statement addressing the following selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- Role Specific requirements: Demonstrated substantial knowledge of and experience in government operations and shaping and leading complex strategy, policy and reform
- Leading collectively
- Thinking through complexity
- Delivering on high leverage areas
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional experience relevant to this position
When addressing the criteria, please ensure you write to the context of the role you are applying for.
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, 23 February 2026
