Strategic Projects & Executive Office Lead

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

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.