Team Leader Enterprise Business Solutions

This is a permanent full-time position commencing January 5, 2026.
Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information communication and technologies (ICT), and infrastructure.

We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.

The Role
The successful applicant oversees the development, support and maintenance of enterprise systems. This role requires expertise in systems development management, solution architecture, and technology service management. The successful applicant will lead the full software development life cycle for the enterprise applications, ensuring security, integrity and compliance with change management practices. A strong understanding of project management, problem management, and information security is essential to deliver robust solutions that support the Department's operational and strategic priorities.

The Team Leader will contribute to the Department's business outcomes by driving process improvement, preparing business cases, and managing resources effectively to align with organisational goals. This includes identifying and analysing system issues, implementing solutions, and providing informed recommendations to support planning and decision-making. The role will also involve engaging with internal and external stakeholders, building strong working relationships, and ensuring that enterprise systems continue to meet evolving business needs.

Effective communication, negotiation and team management skills are highly desirable as the successful applicant will lead and coordinate a team of enterprise systems specialists and contracted technical resources to ensure that service delivery meets the expected outcomes. In addition, they will be responsible for staff development, performance management, and monitoring leave entitlements in accordance with Department policies and awards.

Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in
East Perth
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 and flexible working hours.
• 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).
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

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 Gurpreet Khurana, Manager – ICT Solutions Development & Maintenance on or .

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.

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

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.

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) pages statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
• Demonstrated high-level project management skills and experience in development, support and maintenance of integrated Enterprise Systems in a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated highly developed leadership, planning and change management skills, with the ability to coordinate and deliver strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrated highly developed written, oral and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and networks and to undertake high level productive consultations, collaborations and negotiations on complex issues.
• Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in applying innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
• Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of Solutions Development Life Cycle and integration principles and practices.

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 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE972004

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, 21 October 2025.