System Reform Change Manager

Department of Education; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer contributed superannation

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development opportunities

Access to salary packaging

Public transport access

Job summary

The Department of Education in Western Australia is seeking a senior Change Manager to lead system-wide reform across public schools and agencies. You will translate major reform priorities into a coordinated, practical and sustainable change program, advising senior decision-makers on readiness, risk and stakeholder impacts.

Reporting to the Reform and Strategic Services division, you will develop and implement a change management framework aligned with government priorities, monitor

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department’s system-wide approach to change, developing a change management framework aligned with Government priorities and the Department’s reform agenda.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP Lead change across Western Australia’s public education system. The Department of Education is seeking a senior change leader to translate major reform priorities into coordinated, practical and sustainable change. Join Reform and Strategic Services as the Department of Education delivers against its strategic plan and progresses important state and national reforms. The Role As System Reform Change Manager, you will lead the Department’s system-wide approach to change, developing a change management framework aligned with Government priorities and the Department’s reform agenda. You will maintain an enterprise view of reform, connecting priorities, identifying dependencies and advising senior decision-makers on readiness, capacity, implementation risks and stakeholder impacts. You will undertake change impact, stakeholder and readiness assessments, and develop strategies that support effective implementation across schools and the wider public education system. You will also lead stakeholder engagement, communication and workforce transition approaches, ensuring implementation feedback and emerging issues inform executive advice, risk management and continuous improvement.

Professional Benefits

• 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 Fiona Hunt, Deputy Director General, 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.

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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1070558

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 November 2026 #LinkedIn