This is a full time 5 year Senior Executive Service position 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 strong 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. The RoleThe Director Training Resource Allocation performs an important role in the strategic purchasing of training from TAFE Colleges and private registered training organisations (RTOs) through competitive and user choice processes. The position is responsible for the planning, negotiation and monitoring of Delivery and Performance Agreements (DPA’s) with the five TAFE Colleges and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and the development and implementation of procurement, purchasing, contract management and quality assurance strategies with approximately 200 private RTOs. Building Leadership Impact as a Leading LeadersWe believe all our people are leaders and expect and encourage them to demonstrate leadership in their roles. Leadership in this position is about leading teams to achieve the strategic direction of a number of different business areas and to implement the associated operational strategies. To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience of working with a variety of stakeholders at senior levels in government and in external organisations to develop strategic partnerships and deliver outcomes. You will have a proven ability to lead and develop a diverse team while driving change and building a positive team culture. You will have focus on delivering innovative solutions that will achieve desired outcomes that align to DTWD’s strategic goals. You will also be able to manage timeliness and deliverables while dealing with urgent and competing priorities. 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; Flexible 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 Elaine Paterson, Executive Director Service Resource Management on 0409 708 or email 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 dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5. 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 three pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in 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) 9203 3. 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, 25 July 2025 at 4:00pm (WST). Attachments: - Application Information Pack.PDF - Director Training Resource Allocation - JDF.PDF - Director Training Resource Allocation - JDF.docx
