Director - Infrastructure Strategy and Planning

Director - Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Branch : Education Business Services Division : Infrastructure Salary : Level 9, $173,430 - $186,045 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time FTE : Location : East Perth Closing Date : 2025-07-14 4 : 30 PM Attachments : -

Advertised Vacancy Number DOE 980011

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position with possible extension commencing ASAP

About the Division

The Infrastructure Division, within Education Business Services, has responsibility for the provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment) for the Department, which includes demographic forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, delivery of capital projects, maintenance and minor works programs. The Division also provides property management, asset services contract management, security and environmental services to schools.

The Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Directorate is responsible for longer-term strategic planning of land and building infrastructure, preparation of capital funding proposals, providing statistical and demographic planning, developing asset management and sustainability strategy and policy, land planning, undertaking land acquisition and managing the Department's land estate.

About the Job

As a member of the Department’s senior leadership team, you will lead the strategic planning of land and building infrastructure. This includes the development of funding proposals, develop asset management and sustainability strategy and policy. You will also lead the Department’s land planning and acquisition requirements and manage the Department's land estate.

The Ideal Applicant

To be successful in this role you will have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and extensive experience in preparing high level business cases, briefing notes and reports. Experience in policy development and knowledge of strategic asset management will also stand you in good stead.

You will also be able to demonstrate your ability to lead and develop a diverse team to deliver outcomes aligned with the Department’s strategic goals.

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).

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.

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How to Apply

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

• A CV of up to 5 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A 2 page statement addressing the following criteria, as outlined in the JDF : Lead collectively Think through complexity Dynamically sense the environment Deliver on high leverage areas

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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