Executive Director, Infrastructure

Branch: Infrastructure

Division: Education Business Services

Salary: PSERC2, $215,005 per annum

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: East Perth

Closing Date: 2026-03-09 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• applicant information - applying for advertised positions.pdf
• jdf (draft) - 00017123 - executive director - infrastructure - class 2.pdf

Advertised Vacancy Number DOE1022291 This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP The position classification is currently being reviewed and may be adjusted prior to the offer being made

About the Branch Education Business Services 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 and communication technologies, 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.

About the Job As a key part of our Department’s senior leadership team, the Executive Director Infrastructure leads the strategic long-term infrastructure and land planning for the WA education system. The Executive Director Infrastructure will lead the provision of an array of functions and service deliveries including land planning, student enrolment forecasting, infrastructure planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs, security and sustainability programs, and the provision of policies, standards, and facilities-related services. The role provides strategic leadership in the development and operation of a variety of programs across the Department, oversees infrastructure investment and provides financial stewardship, leads research and analysis of issues impacting the Department, and provides practical and strategic advice to the Minister, Director General, and Corporate Executive. If applicants are shortlisted to the next stage, applicants to be available for interviews that will occur the week commencing 16 March 2026.

The Ideal Applicant Your system-wide perspective, foresight, and influential nature will enable you to provide insightful advice for impactful action and change and to build key strategic relationships and partnerships to ensure support for current and future initiatives. Your people management expertise and your highly professional, customer-oriented, innovative and future-focused leadership style will ensure these qualities transpire across your high performing team for continued shared success. With highly developed communication and policy writing skills, you will leverage collaborative working relationships and lead a workplace culture with integrity that supports the Department’s values, delivery of strategic goals, employee development and ethical decision making.

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 Jen Carroll, Deputy Director General Education Business Services on 08 9264 5101 or Jen.Carroll@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools 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 2021-2025 for more details.

Building Leadership Impact We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people. For more information, please visit Building Leadership Impact The leadership context for this role is Executive Leader.

How to Apply To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form and attach the following:

• A 3 page statement addressing the following selection criteria in the context of the role and business needs of the branch (as outlined in the attached JDF) Role specific requirement
  • Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end strategic infrastructure planning and delivery across a large, complex agency.
  Expected Behaviours
  • Lead collectively
  • Think through complexity
  • Deliver on high leverage areas
• A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

When addressing the criteria, please ensure you write to the context of the role you are applying for. Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact the Executive Recruitment Team on 08 9264 8317.

Subsequent Appointments Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday 9 March 2026

Position Title Executive Director, Infrastructure Agency Department of Education Salary PSERC2, $215,005 per annum Location East Perth Unit/Division Education Business Services Branch Infrastructure Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 00017123 Closing Date 2026-03-09 4:30 PM