Senior Consultant

4 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time
Overview

Senior Consultant – Risk, permanent full-time position based in East Perth. This role is expected to commence in November 2025. The Department of Education's Risk and Assurance Directorate seeks a proactive and solutions-focused risk professional with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. The Directorate delivers high-level audit and risk management expertise to address organisational accountability and support a broad client need across the Department.

The role reports to the Manager, Risk and Policy Governance, and contributes to building organisational resilience by developing risk assessment programs, analysing business processes, and maintaining enterprise-level risk and continuity documentation.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Department's risk management and business continuity frameworks.
  • Undertake research and data analysis on risk practices; contribute to risk assessment programs; provide operational input into the review of control strategies and accountability mechanisms.
  • Engage with business areas across the Department to deliver targeted training, guidance, and resources that build local capability in managing operational risks and business continuity.
  • Deliver high-quality advice and support effective risk governance to strengthen enterprise resilience.
Qualifications and skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience in risk management, business continuity or incident management in a complex organisational setting.
  • Ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems.
  • Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
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).
  • Easy access to public transport and parking options nearby.
Location

East Perth, Western Australia.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must 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 before you start.

Application instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

  1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees (preferably one your current line manager).
  2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include a comprehensive CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria and key responsibilities.

Your application must be received before the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Recruitment team.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE988070.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 15 September 2025.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
  • Industries: Education Administration Programs

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Details are outlined in our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Inderbir S. Grewal, Director - Risk and Assurance at 9264 4204 or inderbir.s.grewal@education.wa.edu.au.


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