Associate Director Industry Development and State Workforce …, Osborne Park

Permanent Appointment The Department At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating solid and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy. We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders. Leadership for AllCritical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations. The RoleThe Associate Director Industry Development and State Workforce Projects leads and manages a team within the State Workforce Planning branch that undertakes complex research activities, industry consultations, labour market data analysis, skills and curriculum analysis to inform and evaluate whole-of-state level strategic workforce development priorities related to the Western Australian Government’s strategic priorities. To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience in labour market analysis and knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training ecosystem; with a focus on managing industry workforce projects and have strong stakeholder engagement and strategic analysis skills. As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment. Employee BenefitsYou will have access to a range of benefits which may include:
- Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
- Versatile leave arrangements, including study leave;
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
- Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
- Salary packaging options. Want to know more?For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Greg Hilton, Director State Workforce Planning on (08) •••• •770 or email Gre••••••••@dtwd.wa.gov.au If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtw•••@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) •••• •071. How to applyApplicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:
- a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
- a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria and expected leadership behaviours as outlined in the attached Job Description Form. To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) •••• •735. Please note…The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. Applications close Friday, 12 June 2026 at 4:00pm (WST). Attachments:
- Application Information Pack
- Associate Director Industry Development and State Workforce Projects
- JDF.DOCX
- Associate Director Industry Development and State Workforce Projects
- JDF.PDF
- Leadership Expectations
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