Principal Consultant

Please note as of Friday, 17 April 2026 there has been an amendment to the application instructions

This is a permanent full-time position commencing May 2026

We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Consultant – a pivotal role in providing strategic and operational support to the Enterprise Governance and Partnerships division.

The Enterprise Governance and Partnerships Division drives high performance at a system level by providing senior leaders with visibility and assurance of system performance and improvement initiatives and confidence in the management of key external partnerships. We do this by:

• developing and maintaining effective partnerships to support strategic alignment and positive relationships both within and external to the Department, including with higher and international education stakeholders
• ensuring strategic responses and projects are delivered within expectations underpinned by quality project and program management methodologies
• improving oversight of high-level strategic priorities and projects through increased visibility and quality assurance
• aligning governance standards to the strategic significance and complexity of initiatives
• supporting evidence-based decision making through effective use of intelligence and data.

The Role

The Principal Consultant provides high-level strategic advice and support to the Executive Director on reforms, priorities, and initiatives of significant impact across the Department. This includes analysing complex issues, undertaking targeted research, and delivering evidence-based policy and strategic managemen…