Job opportunity

Lead with integrity. Navigate complexity. Shape the future of workforce.

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DMTI) is a diverse organisation dedicated to delivering safe, integrated transport services and transformative infrastructure projects for the Western Australian community. We are a values-driven organisation that empowers our people through inclusive workplaces, responsive systems, and a strong commitment to Collaboration, Wellbeing, Adaptability, and Accountability.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned and people‑centred Director Workforce Management to join our People and Culture team. This role offers a rare opportunity to put your stamp on enterprise‑wide workforce strategy, leading with integrity, emotional intelligence and commercial insight in a complex, evolving environment.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will lead an integrated portfolio spanning Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Recruitment, Work Design, HR Consultancy and Business Partnering, providing contemporary, forward‑focused workforce leadership that enables DTMI to deliver for the community.

A key challenge in this role will be leading experienced leaders and aligning multiple workforce functions to deliver a clear, enterprise-wide strategic direction in an environment where priorities are competing, stakeholder expectations are high, and not all variables or information are known. Success will require the ability to navigate ambiguity, apply deep professional expertise to complex and often sensitive issues, and build strong, strategic partnerships across the organisation to influence outcomes and drive sustainable change.

This is a permanent opportunity. Suitable applicants through this process may receive further offers of employment in this or similar roles for a period of 12 months.

What you’ll lead

• Lead and align Employee Relations, Recruitment and Business Partnering services to deliver practical, innovative workforce solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive and senior leaders, influencing, advocating and educating to build workforce capability and leadership maturity.
• Provide governance and oversight of complex employee, industrial and case management matters, underpinned by integrity, ethics and sound professional practice.
• Drive change and service improvement through insight, data and a deep understanding of business and community needs.
• Build leadership capability across the organisation by mentoring and empowering leaders to lead their people with confidence.

To know more about this exciting opportunity, please review the attached Job Description Form or contact Geoff Grant, Chief People Officer via Geoff.Grant@transport.wa.gov.au.  

What you’ll bring

• Flexibility and agility to the role, with deep HR expertise and a strong track record of impact.
• Strong professional credibility across workforce management and broader people disciplines.
• Pragmatic and commercially astute, with a clear appreciation of the business and the community it serves.
• Highly skilled in influencing, educating and partnering with leaders to deliver contemporary and innovative workforce solutions.
• Emotionally intelligent and resilient, with the ability to navigate complexity and lead through challenging conversations.
• Operates with the highest levels of integrity and ethics, with the confidence to advocate for what is right.

Why Join us?

• This role offers genuine scope and empowerment to shape direction, influence and make meaningful impact.
• Exposure to complex, high‑impact challenges that matter to the Western Australian community.
• Flexibility that works for you: Access hybrid working arrangements, including work-from-home options, to support work-life balance.
• Modern workplace: Work in bright, contemporary facilities close to transport links, with a great culture and collaborative environment.

We invite you to Be Part of Something REAL. At the DTMI, we value real connection, growth, wellbeing, and purpose. Learn more about our commitment to you, here.

Applying is easy

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide (in Word or PDF format):

1. A detailed resume that clearly outlines the skills and experience in the context of the role.
2. A short summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the role.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application by 3 pm on Monday, 8 June 2026 as late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews for this position will commence on week starting 22 June 2026.

DTMI may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.