Senior Advisor Commercial

This is a permanent full-time position commencing October 2026

The Commercial and Contracting Services Directorate is part of the Finance and Commercial Services Division and has responsibility for providing procurement and commercial legal support to the Department and Schools, for contract planning and management, insurance management and fleet management.

The Role

The successful applicant will contribute to planning and management of insurance arrangements for the Department and provide support to schools on insurance matters.

The successful applicant will contribute to planning and establishing commercial agreements (Licences) and activities between the Department and third parties in accordance with the Community Use of Public School Facilities Policy.

The successful applicant will provide support to Principals and Managers Corporate Services on commercial matters, including the development of licences, operational leases and other arrangements provided for by the School Education Act. This applicant will also support activities to minimise risk in terms of commercial arrangements. They will research and identify changes to legislation and policy that impact on schools’ commercial activities and prepare recommendations and reports for presentation to senior management.

The successful applicant will monitor compliance with the Department’s corporate governance, frameworks and policies and undertake research that contributes to the development of parliamentary and ministerial responses.

Professional Benefits

 We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote and flexible working hours.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Brad Cocker, Principal Advisor, Commercial and Contracting Services on 9264 5093 or ***********@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must: 

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:

1. Demonstrated considerable knowledge and/or experience in commercial management and insurance frameworks in a state government context.
2. Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and trends related to the development and management of commercial contracts.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1062913

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 09 September 2026