Permanent Appointment

The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.wa.gov.au/dtwd 

Leadership for All
Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations. 

The Role
The Executive Coordinator supports the Director General to deliver the WA Government’s priorities and the Department’s strategic objectives, in partnership with the Corporate Executive and senior leaders. The Executive Coordinator provides executive and administrative support to the Director General through the coordination, prioritisation and risk management of the Director General’s diary and work program, in a busy, complex and dynamic environment.

The position manages complex, sensitive and confidential matters, often within tight timeframes, requiring sound judgement, discretion and an awareness of context. As a central coordinating and liaison point, the role works closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels and also provides leadership across the Department’s Executive Assistants network.

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated executive support and administrative skills with extensive experience in supporting senior executives, managing competing priorities and delivering high quality outcomes. You will also have excellent time management and organisational skills with a high level of initiative, and an ability to assess the urgency and importance of situations and take decisive and appropriate action.

As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.

Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options. 

Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Phil Torrisi, Director Strategic and Executive Coordination on (08) 6551 5012 or email Phil.Torrisi@dtwd.wa.gov.au

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5071.

How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and

• a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in attached Job Description Form.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.

Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. 

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applications close Friday, 7 August 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).