Senior Consultant - Organisational Design and Change Management

This is a fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP up until June, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

The Organisational Design, Development and Planning directorate provides: leadership, planning and implementation of key strategic human resource initiatives and projects, including equity and diversity initiatives, advice, guidance and support on organisational design and development, workforce planning and human resource data analytics, intelligence and reporting to support decision-making by Department staff.

The Role

The successful applicant will provide advice, guidance and support to departmental staff on organisational design related legislation, policies and procedures, in the context of Program Kaartdijin.

Program Kaartdijin (the Program) has been established to develop a functionally fit, technologically robust solution to replace the current School Information System (SIS) and include additional information capture and reportability. The Program focuses on providing short term solutions as well as a longer term solution that meets the operational needs of schools and the reporting and management needs of the Department at large. The Program’s vision is to provide a contemporary administrative and finance solution connecting people, processes and systems for school communities now and into the future.

The successful applicant will contribute to the development of solutions and recommendations for line managers and Department staff on workforce design, structural change management and job creation/review matters as well as contribute to the development and implementation of organisational design and change management processes, templates and tools.

They will be expected to research, identify and evaluate emerging human resource issues and trends relevant to the Department’s operations.

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 or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• 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 Piers McCarney, Manager - Organisational Design on (08) 9264 49***or by emailing **************@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

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 2021-2025 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A statement of up to four (4) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge, skills and practice in human resource management, including knowledge of organisational design, job classification and change management principles, methodologies and frameworks.
2. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to provide an effective consultancy service and influence results.
3. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge, skills and practice in human resource management including research and planning skills.
4. Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills in a human resource context.
5. Demonstrated well developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills strategically applied to human resource legislation, policies and practice.

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 (08) 9264 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1060161

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 Monday, 17 August, 2026