Provide leadership and expert advice to help us achieve our goals.

This opportunity is a Senior Executive Service (SES) role for a fixed term, full-time appointment for up to five (5) years.

In alignment with the WA Government’s Public Sector Reform (March 2025), this position will initially sit within DEMIRS but will join the renamed Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (formerly Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI)) from 1 July 2025.

Join the leadership team at PoweringWA and help drive Western Australia’s Renewable Energy Transformation.

PoweringWA is leading WA’s energy transformation and coordinating the delivery of the critical infrastructure we need for low-emissions, reliable power supply across the State. We’re fast-tracking renewable energy projects, and working in partnership with government, industry, and regional communities to build a sustainable future for WA.

We’re looking for a passionate, results-oriented professional to lead teams to make a real impact on the future of energy. If you would like to shape Western Australia’s energy landscape and play a crucial, leading role in our State’s journey to a better energy future, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to delivering outcomes for the benefit of WA and future generations. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective. We work in flexible, high-performing teams on exciting and meaningful work, to get the best results for our community.

The role

Our Energy Policy Group oversees the provision of innovative and quality advice and initiatives that shape the energy sector for the benefit of Western Australia. PoweringWA’s role within Energy Policy is to coordinate the delivery of electricity infrastructure to support the achievement of WA’s economic diversification and energy decarbonisation goals.

Your teams are responsible for project management and providing strategic and commercial support. Through your leadership and management abilities, you will steer them towards meeting performance and quality outputs.

As the Executive Director Strategy and Commercial, you will play a vital role in leading the coordination and delivery of electricity infrastructure to achieve the government’s decarbonisation objectives, leading significant projects while ensuring accountability to meet time, quality and budget parameters. You will lead the provision of strategic and specialist advice in relation to PoweringWA’s functions to the Deputy Director General, whilst developing strategies to improve processes, and influencing the establishment of PoweringWA as a statutory authority.

If you are a person who can deliver results, identify strategic priorities, and manage the implementation of risk management strategies, we want to hear from you.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 24 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.

Further information

Please contact Noel Ryan, Assistant Coordinator Market Development on (08) 6551 4668 or via Noel.RYAN@demirs.wa.gov.au or Wenona Hadingham, Director Planning and Coordination on (08) 6551 4605 or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide:

A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements and leadership behaviours:

• Demonstrated experience in providing strategic advice on complex energy related issues related to electricity infrastructure delivery and associated commercial arrangements.
• Lead Collectively - You take a system wide perspective to deliver value for the agency and sector.
• Lead Adaptively - You are continually learning and adapting your personal style and approach to be effective in new and challenging contexts and positions.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Grace Follett, Classification and Establishment Coordinator on (08) 9222 3643 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@demirs.wa.gov.au.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace.  That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department.  Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

• TTY/voice calls – 133 677
• Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
• SMS relay – 0423 677 767

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at RecruitmentandEngagement@demirs.wa.gov.au

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Thursday, 24 April 2025 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.