This is a permanent full-time position commencing November 2026

Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information and communication technologies (ICT), and infrastructure. We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.

The Infrastructure division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services.

The Strategic Asset Services branch is part of the Infrastructure Operations Directorate. The Branch provides advice, training and support for gardening, cleaning and environmental health matters, such as mould, site contamination, water use and asbestos. It also manages the Department’s contracts, licences and agreements.

The Role

The successful applicant will manage the delivery of quality, professional and responsive strategic asset services, and will contribute to the strategic management and leadership of the Directorate. They will be expected to develop plans and systems to deliver designated outcomes, mitigate risks, minimise operational costs and promote service capabilities.

They will deploy resources, including people, financial, physical and information, to ensure they are available to address the Directorate’s strategic plans, contractual obligations and other organisational priorities. The will additionally lead and manage strategic projects, as required and will ensure that strategic asset service outputs are consistent with the strategic business priorities and objectives of the Department and Government.

This applicant will also provide leadership, supervision and support of staff and encourage and assist with the development and implementation of strategic asset services. They will create a work environment that is safe, fosters equity and diversity, enables the achievement of personal and Education Business Services (EBS) goals and facilitates accomplishment of designated roles and deliverables.

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, 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 Adam Scott, Director, Infrastructure Operations on (08) 9264 4300 or adam.scott@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at centralservices.recruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Extensive knowledge and experience in the provision of strategic asset services, such as hygiene and grounds maintenance, human and natural environmental health risk management, within a large organisation.
2. 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 a wide range of issues, anticipates priorities and develops long term plans for the work area
• understands objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues

1. Builds productive relationships

• builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally
• recognises shared agendas and works toward mutually beneficial outcomes
• brings people together and encourages input from key stakeholders

1. Communicates and influences effectively

• confidently presents information in a clear, concise and articulate manner and translates information for others
• approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of key issues, having prepared well in advance
• anticipates the position of the other party and adapts approach accordingly
• encourages the support of 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: DOE1064915

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, 2 October 2026