Manager - People and Student Achievement

Department of Education, Western Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannnu at

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging access

Public transport access / parking

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking an experienced senior administrator to provide high‑level executive support to the Deputy Director General, People and Student Achievement, and to lead a team responsible for delivering strategic projects with system‑wide impact.

You will coordinate cross‑divisional initiatives, manage interdependencies, and communicate milestones, risks and outcomes to stakeholders across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high level executive support to senior leadership.
• Capability to lead and develop a high‑performing team.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of cross‑divisional projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level advice and support to the Deputy Director General and senior officers.
• Lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of projects with system-wide implications.
• Coordinate projects and monitor milestones, risks and issues.
• Develop strategies to evaluate program effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain broad stakeholder relationships, including unions and Minister’s Office.
• Represent the Deputy Director General on internal and external committees.

Skills

Executive support

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 2027

The People and Student Achievement group comprises the Statewide Services and People Service divisions and the School and Principal Review Directorate. Together, these divisions and directorate provide leadership and support to strengthen workforce capability, teaching quality, leadership effectiveness, student wellbeing, and school performance, contributing to improved outcomes for every student.

The Role

The successful applicant will provide high level advice and support to the Deputy Director General, People and Student Achievement and other senior officers, while managing the Office of the Deputy Director General. In this capacity, they will lead a high-performing team culture that promotes collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, enabling the delivery of high-quality executive support and projects with system-wide implications. They will lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of projects that support the strategic direction of the People and Student Achievement group. This includes identifying interdependencies across divisions and leveraging resources to maximise efficiencies and achieve organisational outcomes. The role requires the effective coordination of projects and initiatives across the group, ensuring that information relating to project deliverables, risks and issues is consistently communicated between stakeholders, and that project milestones and targets are monitored and met. The successful applicant will maintain oversight of project interdependencies to support informed decision‑making and successful delivery. They will also develop strategies and action plans to evaluate the effectiveness of projects and programs, supporting continuous improvement and evidence-based decision‑making. The successful applicant will develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including unions, professional associations and the Minister’s Office. Through effective communication, negotiation and consultation, they will support stakeholder engagement and participation. They will also represent the Deputy Director General, People and Student Achievement on internal and external committees, advisory groups, forums and working parties as required.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located inEast Perthand our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• 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).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Melesha Sands, Deputy Director General, People and Student Achievement on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]

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 New 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).