Manager Service Planning and Contracts

Overview

Statewide Services provides the services and supports required by schools to enable student achievement, with a focus on those students and schools that need it most. It encompasses both school and system-facing service delivery. While it primarily exists to support schools, it also has an important system-facing role supporting strategy and policy development. Service Delivery is the key interface with schools. Its purpose is to plan, coordinate and deliver targeted services that support schools and regions to improve student achievement. The Service Planning and Coordination Directorate enables the delivery of an integrated service to support schools to improve student achievement and educational outcomes, accessing subject matter experts as required. It also coordinates the provision of systemwide ancillary services and programs that complement and support student achievement.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Manager - Service Planning and Contracts to lead and manage school education programs, services and resources relating to specific State and Commonwealth education initiatives across a range of areas.

In addition, the Manager - Service Planning and Contracts is expected to coordinate the delivery and provision of system-wide ancillary services and programs that complement and support student achievement, while leading and managing school education programs, services and resources relating to State and Commonwealth education initiatives across a range of areas.

Our ideal candidate will be someone who thrives on translating strategy into operational goals and creating a shared sense of purpose by engaging others in the strategic direction of the work area, encouraging contribution as well as communicating expected outcomes. You will also be able to confidently present information, and translate information for others, in a clear, concise and articulate manner, approaching negotiations with a strong grasp of key issues while anticipating the position of key stakeholders and adapting your approach accordingly.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in Padbury and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
• 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).

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 Brendon Wallwork, Director Service Planning and Coordination on (08) 9402 6105 or by emailing brendon.wallwork@education.wa.edu.au.

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

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 issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three page statement addressing the below three criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
• Implements and manages strategy
• Translates strategy into operational goals and creates a shared sense of purpose within the business unit.
• Engages others in the strategic direction of the work area, encourages their contributions and communicates expected outcomes.
• Considers the ramifications of a wide range of issues, anticipates priorities and develops long term plans for the work area.
• Understands objective, critical analysis and distils the core issues.
• Achieves results
• Evaluates ongoing project and program performance and identifies critical success factors.
• Establishes clear plans and timeframes for project implementation and outlines specific activities.
• Strives to achieve and encourages others to do the same.
• Monitors progress and identifies risks that may affect outcomes and adjusts plans as required.
• Builds productive relationships
• Builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally.
• Recognises shared agendas and works towards mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Brings people together and encourages input from key stakeholders.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

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

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE979344

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: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries
• Education Administration Programs

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