Manager - Policy Reform

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Help shape major education reform at state and national levels. The Department of Education is seeking an experienced policy leader to help shape the future of public education in Western Australia.

Join Reform and Strategic Services as the Department delivers against its strategic plan and progresses important state and national education reforms

The Role

As Manager, Policy Reform, you will shape the Department’s response to complex and emerging education priorities and contribute to reform at state and national levels.

You will lead the development of system and cross-agency policy, strategies and initiatives, and provide high-quality analysis and strategic advice to senior decision-makers and Ministers.

Working at the centre of strategic policy development, you will translate evidence and Government priorities into clear policy positions and practical reform options, including business cases, position papers, reports, Ministerial briefings and Cabinet submissions.

You will assess the impacts and value of policy options, build alignment across related reforms, and use strong policy expertise, critical analysis and stakeholder relationships to develop well-considered and achievable outcomes.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packa…