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 ideally seeking an experienced policy 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, Strategic Policy and Governance, leads and coordinates the design and delivery of system-wide strategies and initiatives that address complex policy issues related to students with disability. The successful applicant will provide high-quality, strategic policy advice to the Director, Corporate Executive, and Ministers in relation to disability reform priorities, including interrelated state and national issues. They will lead a team to undertake complex research, consultation and analysis; translate evidence into clear, practical options and positions that support government decision making; and develop reports, government submissions, business cases, and briefings. This applicant will work across the Department to bring together and leverage subject matter expertise, strengthen coordination across relevant business areas, and support a coherent approach to disability reform. They will provide strategic leadership and exercise sound judgement within a complex and dynamic policy workplace, 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 perks 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
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. 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

be an Australian or Current 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). Implements and manages strategy

translates overarching 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. Achieves results

evaluates ongoing project and program performance and identifies critical success factors establishes clear plans and timeframes for project implementation and outlines specific activities strives to achieve and encourages others to do the same monitors progress and identifies risks that may impact outcome and adjusts plans as required builds effective teams that are able to respond flexibly to changing circumstances allocates resources in appropriate and adaptive ways to deliver high quality results. 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. Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness

acts pro

📌 Manager - Strategic Policy and Governance (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth