Director - Standards and Integrity

Director - Standards and Integrity

Branch:

Standards and Integrity

Division:

Professional Standards and Conduct

Salary:

Class 1 $204,404 per annum (PSCA 2024)

Work Type:

Fixed Term - Full Time

Location:

East Perth

Closing Date:

2026-03-03 4:30 PM

Advertised Vacancy Number DOE1029272

This is a 5 year fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP.

About the Branch

The Standards and Integrity Directorate manages employee conduct and disciplinary matters through the assessing and investigation of complaints about alleged employee misconduct. The Directorate provides system-wide oversight in response to the WA Reportable Conduct Scheme. The Directorate operates in a high profile and politically sensitive environment and applies contemporary governance and risk management strategies to ensure child safety within the public education system. The Directorate also conducts incident reviews and develops and delivers integrity education and training to staff across the Department of Education.

About You

As a key part of our Department’s senior leadership team, you will provide specialist advice to the Minister for Education, Director General, Corporate Executive and senior management to inform decision‑making on complex integrity matters affecting the Department. You will manage and coordinate the Department’s long‑term, complex responses to reportable conduct matters and allegations related to minor or serious misconduct. This will include management of relationships and negotiation of requirements from the Western Australia Police Force, Corruption and Crime Commission, Public Sector Commission, Ombudsman Western Australia and Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.

In this role you will navigate the consequences and risks of your decisions and proactively define, support and implement risk‑management strategies within the Standards and Integrity Directorate. You will lead by example and promote integrity and ethical practice through the development of a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment and adherence to our code of conduct.

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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Building Leadership Impact

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The leadership context for this role is Multiple Area Leader.

How to Apply

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

A 4 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): - Lead collectively - Think through complexity - Deliver on high leverage areas - Build capability

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.

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