This is a three (3) month fixed term, full-time position commencing November 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

The People and Student Achievement group comprises the Statewide Services and the People Service divisions and the School and Principal Review directorate. Together, these divisions and directorate provide a clear focus on promoting and developing excellence in teaching leadership to support service delivery to schools and optimal outcomes for every student.

As part of the People and Student Achievement Group, Enhancing Service Delivery designs and implements the Group’s service delivery model, establishing the governance, capability and business practices needed to sustain it. Working collaboratively with the Schools Group and Education Business Services, the branch improves service planning, coordination and delivery to schools, embedding strategic priorities into sustainable practices that improve outcomes for schools.

The Role

In the Department of Education’s recently released strategic plan, Our plan for public education, we committed to enhance and reshape the way we prioritise system-level services for schools, including opportunities for more localised support. The successful applicant will work toward this priority action and work collaboratively across the Department to strengthen the quality, consistency and coordination of services delivered to schools.

The successful applicant will ideally champion a culture of change by modelling desired behaviours, influencing and negotiating with stakeholders, and fostering alignment between change initiatives and organisational values. They will provide strategic advice and insights to senior leaders, project sponsors, and steering groups on change readiness, risks, and stakeholder impacts.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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 Melesha Sands, Deputy Director General, People and Student Achievement on 08 9264 5068 or emailing Melesha.Sands@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 three (3) 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:

Role Specific

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, system-wide reform, organisation transformation, and service delivery improvement initiatives, including the design and implementation of future-state operating models, governance arrangements and change strategies.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level strategic advice, executive support and communications to senior executives, boards, and governance forums, while successfully managing complex programs involving multiple stakeholders, significant interdependencies, and organisational change.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex stakeholder engagement, consultation and change management activities, including influencing stakeholders, managing competing interests and supporting successful adoption of change and continuous improvement.

Implements and manages strategy

• Translates strategy into operational goals and creates a shared sense of purpose within the business unit.
• Engages others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their contribution, and communicates expected outcomes.
• Considers the ramifications of complex issues and develops long term plans.
• Applies objective analysis and sound judgement to complex problems.

Achieves results

• Evaluates ongoing project and program performance and identifies critical success factors.
• Establishes clear implementation plans and delivery frameworks.
• Drives achievement of outcomes in complex and changing environments.
• Monitors progress, manages risks and adjusts plans as required.

Builds productive relationships.

• Builds sustainable and effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Brings people together and encourages input from key stakeholders.

Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness

• Always acts professionally and impartially and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public policy constraints.
• Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work and commits energy and drive to see that goals are achieved.
• Persists and focuses on achieving objectives even in difficult circumstances.

Communicates and influences effectively

• Presents information confidently in a clear, concise, and articulate manner.
• Negotiates effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Influences decision-making through evidence-based advice.
• Builds support for strategic reform through relevant stakeholders.

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: DOE1065897

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 Wednesday, 28 October 2026