Director - Industrial and Employee Relations

12 hours ago

East Perth, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time $100,000 - $180,000 per year

Advertised Vacancy Number DOE1001336

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

About People Services

People Services is a dynamic and continually evolving Division that ensures the Department has the best capability to deliver on the needs of all Western Australian students. It is responsible for the provision of a range of human resource functions and workforce strategic planning.

About the Directorate

Industrial and Employee Relations Directorate comprises two branches: Industrial Relations and Employee Relations. The Directorate is responsible for ensuring compliance with industrial instruments and associated legislative frameworks, supporting effective performance management and providing manager support for discrete human resource matters.

About You

The Director Industrial and Employee Relations report directly to the Executive Director People Services and works across the Education system supporting a workforce of 44,000 FTE, mostly in schools. This role is responsible for providing high level strategic leadership and direction for the industrial and employee relations function.

We're seeking a progressive leader who can think, act and focus strategically, and negotiate and influence in a complex industrial environment. This role suits an experienced industrial and employee relations leader with background in government (state or federal). You'll lead a system-wide industrial and employee relations team providing high-quality workplace and industrial relations advice across the WA Education system.

This includes leading the development and implementation of strategies to manage complex workplace and industrial issues while ensuring the service is aligned and compliant with the strategic direction of the WA Education system and whole of Government objectives. Extensive experience managing industrial relations matters before relevant tribunals, managing risk within a complex industrial relations environment, along with strong influencing and negotiating skills are critical within the 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 Karen Roberts, Executive Director People Services on or

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 31 October 2025.

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

An executive search may be conducted. Psychometric assessment will be undertaken as part of this process.

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