This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Department of Education’s Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing Directorate comprises two Branches: Safety and Staff Wellbeing and Employee Support Services. The Directorate is responsible for ensuring that legislative frameworks are complied with and that employees’ mental health and wellbeing are supported. It provides strategic and operational advice to the Minister, Director General, school leaders and line managers on a range of matters including:
- workers’ compensation
- injury management
- work health and safety
- staff wellbeing
- employee assistance and mediation programs.
Safety and Staff Wellbeing is responsible for WHS and psychosocial safety and wellbeing functions for the whole Department.
The Role
The Manager, Safety and Staff Wellbeing provides strategic leadership, management and direction to Safety and Staff Wellbeing (SSW) to deliver the Department’s service delivery model. The role ensures the provision of high-quality strategic advice, support and services to principals, line managers and employees across work health and safety (WHS) and psychosocial safety and wellbeing (PSW).
The role leads the development and delivery of SSW strategies aligned with the Department’s strategic direction and workforce priorities. This includes building strong, collaborative relationships with school leaders, Directorates, regions and networks, and liaising with State agencies, regulators and other key stakeholders to coordinate, influence and deliver WHS and PSW initiatives.
The Manager, Safety and Staff Wellbeing also provides high-level advice on complex and sensitive matters, identifies emerging risks and trends, and influences executive decision-making through high-quality analysis and briefings. The ability to initiate, lead, coordinate and facilitate projects and initiatives that enhance SSW services and support is critical to the success of this role. #linkedin
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 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).
- 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 Sue Egerton, Director, Work Health, Safety and Wellbeing on (08) 9264 4920 or by emailing sue.egerton@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. Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in managing a range of complex and diverse projects and initiatives across a large and complex organisation, particularly in the areas of WHS and employee wellbeing.
2. Demonstrated highly developed leadership, planning and change management skills, including the ability to develop strategic directions in accordance with Department objectives, policies, visions and goals.
4. Demonstrated highly developed oral interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to undertake high-level consultations, collaborations and negotiations in a range of contexts and build high-level relationships.
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: DOE1027428
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 Friday, 20 February 2026
