Shape the Future of Western Australia

Join a department that’s powering WA’s energy transition and building a bold, diverse economy for generations to come. At the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), your work will help drive innovation, support local businesses, and position WA on the global stage. If you're ready to make a real impact - this is where your next chapter begins.

Shape the Future of Western Australia

Join a department that’s powering WA’s energy transition and building a bold, diverse economy for generations to come. At the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), your work will help drive innovation, support local businesses, and position WA on the global stage. If you're ready to make a real impact - this is where your next chapter begins.

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About The Department

DEED is responsible for securing the State’s energy and economic future, driving innovation and long-term prosperity for all. This includes:

- Ensuring Western Australia is a reliable, efficient and attractive place to do business
- Increasing business investment
- Fostering Western Australia’s skills and capacity now and into the future
- Driving the energy transition

The Department is guided by the following principles which shape our culture, decision-making and strategic direction:

- Lead with empathy and integrity: Act with kindness, respect and care for colleagues, stakeholders and communities. Be authentic and transparent, making grounded decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term priorities.




- Collaborate and connect: Build trust and robust relationships across teams, regions and international offices. Break down silos, share expertise and engage stakeholders constructively to deliver better outcomes together.
- Take ownership and be accountable: Lead at every level by taking initiative, leaning on strengths and empowering others. Define roles, responsibilities and decision pathways clearly, ensuring accountability is visible and consistent.
- Focus on progress and continuous improvement: Prioritise finding practical solutions. Reflect, learn and adapt quickly to changing circumstances, continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and reduce duplication.
- Stay aligned to purpose and impact: Keep connected to DEED’s bigger picture, enabling Western Australia’s long-term prosperity. Align actions to strategy, work across government and deliver innovative solutions that create enduring value for the community.

About The Role

Tenure: Fixed-term / full-time with the possibility of extension and/or permanency

The Strategy, Performance and International Engagement Group shapes and aligns strategy, policy, planning, evaluation and communication across the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification to ensure effective delivery, resource utility and a continued focus on Government’s priorities. The Group also leads the Government’s investment,



trade and international engagement agenda.

Join the Office of the Deputy Director General, Strategy, Performance and International Engagement, where you will play a key role in supporting the Deputy Director General in day-to-day functions as well as strategic projects, governance activities and corporate priorities across the Group. Reporting directly to the Executive Manager, you will coordinate projects, undertake research and analysis, prepare and review high-quality briefing materials and ministerial correspondence, and work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across government and industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced executive environment. You will contribute to the delivery of strategic initiatives, support the Western Australian international office network, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape.

The ideal candidate will bring excellent written communication skills, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to provide trusted support to senior executives. Experience working in a government or executive office environment will be highly regarded.

Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form. Assessment of leadership behaviours may be included in the recruitment process.

Interested in more information?

For information regarding this position, you are encouraged to contact Tamie Walsh, Executive Manager - Strategy, Performance & Int. Engagement via [email protected].

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