Strategic Policy & Disability Reform Manager

ArtSupport; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

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Job summary

Department of Education in Western Australia seeks a Manager, Strategic Policy and Governance to lead system-wide strategies addressing disability reform. You will provide strategic policy advice to senior leaders and Ministers, oversee research and consultation, and develop clear options and briefings for government decision-making.

The role requires coordinating across the department and stakeholders to strengthen outcomes, inclusion, and wellbeing for students with disability, with leadership

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy development for education reform.
• Ability to translate evidence into practical options for government.
• Strong communication with Ministers and Directors.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of system-wide disability reform strategies.
• Provide high-quality strategic policy advice to the Director, Corporate Executive, and Ministers.
• Coordinate cross-agency collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage a team to conduct research, consultation and analysis.
• Prepare reports, government submissions, business cases, and briefings.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic analysis

Team leadership

Job description

Department of Education in Western Australia seeks a Manager, Strategic Policy and Governance to lead system-wide strategies addressing disability reform. You will provide strategic policy advice to senior leaders and Ministers, oversee research and consultation, and develop clear options and briefings for government decision-making.

The role requires coordinating across the department and stakeholders to strengthen outcomes, inclusion, and wellbeing for students with disability, with leadership