Associate Director VET System and Skills Policy

2 x Permanent Appointments are available. 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.

Leadership for All

Critical 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 Role

The Associate Director VET System and Skills Policy leads the development and implementation of strategic policy and reform initiatives that promote efficient operation of the State’s vocational education and training system. The role oversees a professional team to deliver evidence-based policy advice, government priorities and program outcomes that meet the needs of industry and improve participation and outcomes for learners and in particular priority cohorts. The role ensures that policy and program development is underpinned by quality research, evidence and consultation. The role also ensures implementation is underpinned by sound project management practices, including stakeholder consultation and co-design with delivery partners where relevant. The role also ensures consistency between policy development, program design and relevant legislation. Working collaboratively across the Department in a community of practice is fundamental to being successful in this role. This role is critical to creating a strong leadership environment by bringing about positive behaviour change in practice.

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 Benefits

• 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;
• Salary packaging options.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Morena Stanley, Director VET Skills Policy and Implementation on (08) 6551 5030 or Morena.Stanley@dtwd.wa.gov.au. Applications close Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).