Director - Strategic Policy

Advertised Vacancy Number DOE991333
This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP
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.

The Strategic Policy Directorate provides robust and informed advice to senior decision makers on Department and system wide issues to support delivery of strategic priorities and ministerial directions.

About You
As a key part of our Department's senior leadership team you will be responsible for providing comprehensive, high level advice and policy expertise to the Minister, Director General and Corporate Executive related to system, whole of government and national issues.

You will be innovative and forward thinking, while using evidence based analysis to inform and strengthen policy decisions. With highly developed communication and policy writing skills, you will leverage collaborative working relationships and lead a workplace culture that supports the Department's values, delivery of strategic goals, employee development and ethical decision making.

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 or .

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 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 3 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
• 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

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 Tuesday , 30 September 2025
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