Permanent Appointment The DepartmentAt 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 AllCritical 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 RoleThe Associate Director Intergovernmental Relations leads the strategic coordination and management of Western Australia’s engagement across national skills and workforce forums, agreements and reform initiatives. The position leads the effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of Western Australia’s delivery of the National Skills Agreement and associated bilateral schedules and provides high-level strategic advice to support decision-making by the Minister, Director General and Corporate Executive.

The Department is committed to improving the representation of women/culturally and linguistically diverse people in senior executive roles under its workforce diversity strategy. This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 31/section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and female/culturally and linguistically diverse candidates who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment.

Employee BenefitsYou will have access to a range of advantages 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 and application package. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Judi Block, Senior Consultant, PDT Consultancy on [0409 588 569](tel:0409 588 569) or email [email protected]

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 [email protected] or via (08) 6551 5071 6551 5071).

How to applyApplicants 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 twopages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria and expected leadership behaviours as outlined in the attached 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 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 Monday, 3 August 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

📌 Associate Director Intergovernmental Relations (Perth)
🏢 Department of Training and Workforce Development
📍 Perth