5 year Senior Executive Service 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.

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 RoleAs a member of the Policy Planning and Innovation Executive Team, you will actively contribute to the strategic direction and management of the Department.

The position provides senior executive leadership role across the national VET reform agenda and key areas of responsibility, and works collaboratively to develop strategic policy direction to support Western Australia’s economic growth and diversification strategies.

The Director Strategic Policy and Reform leads and drives performance of the Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence to ensure it serves as a front door to Australia's clean energy skills ecosystem and fulfils its role in growing the clean energy workforce.
This role is critical to creating a strong leadership environment by bringing about positive behaviour change in practice.

As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.

Employee BenefitsYou will have access to a range of benefits 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 job description and application package. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Ross Kelly, Executive Director Policy Planning and Innovation on (08) 6551 59***or email **********@dtwd.wa.gov.au

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 ******@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5***.

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 of two - three pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria and expected leadership behaviours as outlined in the attached Job Description 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 3***.

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 Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

Attachments:
- Application Information Pack
- Director Strategic Policy and Reform - JDF.PDF
- Director Strategic Policy and Reform - JDF.docx
- Leadership Expectations - Overview