Director - Early Childhood Policy and Coordination

Director - Early Childhood Policy and Coordination

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Advertised Vacancy Number DOE983894

This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP

is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead the coordination of the Department's work in early childhood education policy.

About The Division

The Strategy and Policy Division provides strategic policy advice on local, state and national education initiatives, and develops system-wide strategies and policies to improve student and department outcomes.

Advertised Vacancy Number DOE983894

This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP

The Strategy and Policy Division is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead the coordination of the Department's work in early childhood education policy.

About The Division

The Strategy and Policy Division provides strategic policy advice on local, state and national education initiatives, and develops system-wide strategies and policies to improve student and department outcomes.

Public Schools Planning is responsible for developing strategic options for the design, location and delivery of future public schooling needs. It has responsibility for ensuring that the configuration of the delivery of schooling across the State best meets the educational needs of every student.

About The Role

As part of the Department's senior leadership team, the Director Early Childhood Policy and Coordination is primarily responsible for leading the development and coordination of the Department's work in early childhood education policy and reform initiatives.

You will provide quality advice for informed decision-making by the Minister, State Government, Director General, Corporate Executive and senior management on reforms and strategic issues of state and national significance in early childhood education.

This position requires someone with strong policy and written communication skills to coordinate high quality briefings, advice and reports on early childhood policy and reform initiatives.

The position is a pivotal contributor to systemic policy and strategic planning in early childhood education. Effective communication and engagement with school communities and external agencies in support of Department and whole-of-government strategic goals are essential components of this role.

Further Job Related Information

Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more in depth information on the role, please contact Raechelle Lee, Executive Director Strategy and Policy on 08 9264 5354 or Raechelle.Lee@education.wa.edu.au .

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Building Leadership Impact

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people. For more information, please visit Building Leadership Impact

The leadership context for this role is Leading Leaders.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:

• A 4-page statement addressing the following selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF):
• Lead collectively
• Think through complexity
• Dynamically sense the environment
• Deliver on high leverage areas
• A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
  
  

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact the Executive Recruitment Team on 08 9264 8317.

Subsequent Appointments

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday 6 August 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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