Principal Consultant - Organisational Capability

This is a permanent full-time position commencing in September 2026

The People Services division delivers strategic and operational human resource services to support the Department’s workforce capability and ensure it can effectively meet the needs of Western Australian students. The division is responsible for a broad range of functions including industrial and employee relations, workforce planning and policy, recruitment and employment services, workers’ compensation and injury management, occupational safety and health, and workforce strategic initiatives.

Within the division, the Organisational Design, Development and Planning directorate leads key strategic workforce initiatives and projects, including equity and diversity programs, organisational design and development support, and workforce planning activities. The directorate also provides human resource analytics, intelligence and reporting to inform workforce decision-making across the Department.

The Role

The role leads the development and implementation of strategic organisational capability programs, projects and initiatives that support the Department’s organisational development agenda and align with broader Public Sector priorities. This includes overseeing contemporary learning and capability development initiatives, managing key projects such as the Public Sector Commission Skills Academy initiative, and ensuring activities comply with relevant statutory and policy requirements. The position also undertakes research and analysis to identify emerging national and international trends that may influence organi…