The Infrastructure Division is seeking to establish a pool of Executive Consultants to fill permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise within the next 12 months, up to the end of April 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that arise in the Division during this period.
The Infrastructure division has responsibility for the provision of facilities (land and buildings) which include demographic forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs, facilities and property management, environmental policy, and security and emergency management.
The Role
This is a senior leadership role at the centre of the Infrastructure division within Education Business Services (EBS), responsible for driving strategic alignment, enabling executive decision-making, and ensuring the effective coordination of key priorities across the division.
Working closely with the Executive Director, you will lead the development of strategic policy advice, oversee high-level projects and initiatives, and ensure that divisional activities are aligned with Government and Departmental objectives. The role plays a critical “hub” function—bringing together planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and operational delivery to support major infrastructure programs across Western Australian public schools.
You will provide leadership to the Office of the Executive Director, ensuring high-quality briefing materials, correspondence and business services are delivered with accuracy, timeliness and strategic insight. The role also has a strong focus on continuous improvement—identifying opportunities to enhance business processes, strengthen service delivery and build organisational capability.
Success in this role requires the ability to operate at both a strategic and operational level—translating complex priorities into clear plans, coordinating multiple workstreams, and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry and the community.
The Ideal Applicant:
The ideal applicant is a strategic and outcomes-focused leader with the ability to operate effectively in a complex government environment.
You will bring strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capability, translating priorities into clear, deliverable actions, alongside a proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in a fast-paced setting.
A key strength will be your stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and navigate sensitive, high-level matters. You will also demonstrate a strong delivery focus, effectively managing competing priorities, monitoring progress and mitigating risks to achieve results.
Underpinning this is your sound judgement, professionalism and integrity, combined with the ability to communicate clearly and provide high-quality, concise advice to support executive decision-making.
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 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 Anna Brown, A/ Executive Director Infrastructure on 9264 4573 or by emailing anna.brown@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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement indicating what makes you the “Ideal Applicant” for this role. Please also refer to the JDF for more information
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: DOE1035709
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 17 April 2026
