Manager Strategic Programs

Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development and learning

Competitive salary and employer super

Salary packaging options

Generous leave entitlements

Health, wellbeing and employee support

Job summary

Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) invites applications for a Manager Strategic Programs to lead policy reform across driver licensing, vehicle licensing and industry regulation.

You will oversee programs addressing emerging policy challenges, governance and cross-government initiatives while advising on complex reform matters and steering a multidisciplinary team to enhance accountability and delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing strategic policy, program management and reform initiatives in complex public sector environments.
• Knowledge of WA Government Cabinet and Ministerial processes and legislative reform.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional reform work and deliver outcomes on tight timelines.
• Experience leading teams and building a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Ability to represent an agency in cross-government and interjurisdictional forums.
• Strong conceptual, analytical and risk assessment skills to turn issues into options.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including Cabinet-related materials and briefing notes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of programs to manage emerging policy challenges and governance frameworks.
• Provide authoritative advice on complex policy and reform matters.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to drive innovation and accountability.
• Represent DTMI in cross-government and interjurisdictional forums.
• Work across legal, operational, privacy and technical areas to translate issues into policy options and implementation paths.

Skills

Strategic policy

Program management

Legislative reform

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Cross-government collaboration

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Public policy / administration degree

Job description

Are you ready to lead strategic policy and reform that supports safer drivers, safe vehicles, secure identities and quality service? Working for the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) allows you to play a part in connecting the people and places of Western Australia. We are a values-based organisation committed to empowering a thriving community.

Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable strategic policy leader to join Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) as Manager Strategic Programs. In this influential role, you will lead the development of programs to manage emerging policy challenges, legislative reform, governance frameworks and cross-government and interjurisdictional initiatives relating to driver licensing, vehicle licensing, industry regulation and other DVS priorities. You will provide authoritative advice on complex policy and reform matters and lead a multidisciplinary team to drive innovation, accountability and organisational improvement. You will work across legal, operational, privacy and technical areas to turn complex or emerging issues into practical policy options, recommendations and implementation pathways. You will also represent DTMI and Western Australia in cross-government, inter-agency and interjurisdictional forums. For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Chris Davers, Director Strategic Programs on 65516732 and/or [e-mail]. There is currently one permanent position available for filling. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of employment (fixed term or permanent) in this or similar roles for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of first appointment.

About You

We are looking for an accomplished strategic policy professional who can lead complex and sensitive reform work, provide clear advice and build productive relationships across government.

• Significant experience developing strategic policy, program management, legislative reform, governance frameworks and organisational improvement initiatives within complex public sector or regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Western Australian Government legislative, Cabinet and Ministerial processes, including experience developing or supporting legislative reform and Cabinet-related materials.
• Proven ability to lead complex, sensitive and cross-functional reform work, manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within challenging timeframes.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams, build capability and foster a high-performing, collaborative and accountable culture.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an agency in cross-government, inter-agency or interjurisdictional forums and build productive stakeholder relationships.
• Highly developed conceptual, research, analytical and risk assessment skills, with the ability to turn complex issues into sound recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of Cabinet-related materials, briefing notes, legislative instructions, policy papers and correspondence.

Why Join Us

At DTMI, you will help shape policy and reform outcomes that support DVS in delivering services to the Western Australian community.

• Meaningful work that contributes to safe drivers, safe vehicles, secure identities and quality service.
• The opportunity to influence strategic policy, legislative reform and cross-government priorities.
• A leadership role supporting team capability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities across DTMI and the wider Transport Portfolio.
• A competitive salary, employer superannuation contributions and salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements and access to health, wellbeing and employee support programs.

Applications for this opportunity close at 3.00 pm on Tuesday, 17 November 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted on time, as late applications will not be accepted. DTMI may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required, to supplement the field of applicants.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, have questions about the process or need assistance submitting your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or [phone].