Manager - Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management

Level 8, $163,427 - $176,990 per annum (pro-rata)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Help drive the Department’s long-term, system-wide program of disability reform for public education. We are seeking an experienced change leader to work across the agency, whole-of-government, and with broader stakeholders, to strengthen educational outcomes, inclusion and wellbeing for students with disability across the public education system.

Join Reform and Strategic Services as the Department of Education delivers against its strategic plan and progresses important state and national reforms.

The Role

The Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Change, leads and coordinate the development and delivery of system-wide stakeholder engagement, communication and change strategies that support the disability reform program and its successful implementation across schools and the system. They will provide high-quality, strategic advice to the Director, Corporate Executive, and Ministers on stakeholder engagement, communication and change regarding disability reform, including emerging opportunities, issues and risks, to inform decision making and ensure transparency of change outcomes.

The successful applicant will lead a team to assess change readiness and stakeholder impacts; plan and deliver strategic communications; design and coordinate stakeholder engagement; develop and implement change management activities; and ensure stakeholder insights and feedback are used to inform the design and implementation of reform.



They will also build and maintain strong relationships across the Department, broader education system, and disability sector, working directly with key stakeholders to understand their perspectives, undertake meaningful engagement, and build understanding and support for disability reform.

This applicant will will provide strategic leadership and exercise sound judgement within a complex and dynamic policy environment, where issues are rapidly evolving, priorities can shift quickly, and timely responses are required to meet Department and government needs.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, versatile working hours and part-time arrangements
- 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).

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.

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Role Specific

- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in leading a complex stakeholder engagement approach, including building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, delivering targeted and tailored communication and engagement strategies.
- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in leading a complex change management approach, influencing stakeholders and fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.

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Shapes and manages strategy

- Translates strategy into operational goals.
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📌 Manager - Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management (Perth)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Perth