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Director
@ Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
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Overview
The Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED) is hiring Directors in Energy Policy WA to provide strategic energy policy advice and lead teams on Western Australia's energy transition. The roles are permanent full time, with duties spanning government trading enterprise oversight and energy planning and coordination. Applications close 3:00 PM (AWST) on 23 November 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and advice on complex energy policy issues
- Oversee projects and initiatives supporting the energy transition
- Build relationships across government and industry
- Lead and develop your team
- Manage competing priorities and translate strategy into outcomes
Requirements summary:
- Experienced leadership in energy policy, governance or planning
- Sound judgement and clear communication
- Ability to navigate complex issues and build agreement
- Experience with commercial matters, contracts or financial reporting
- Diverse professional experience relevant to the role
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Business operations |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
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Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
Job description
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.
Grow your career with us
Explore our career opportunities and graduate program to discover how you can make a meaningful impact. For current vacancies, visit us on LinkedIn or head to the DEED corporate website.
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:
Energy Policy WA provides policy advice to support secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services for Western Australians. We have multiple Director positions available and are seeking experienced leaders with a range of backgrounds and strengths to help deliver the State’s energy priorities.
Our Current Opportunities
These roles provide strategic leadership and advice on complex energy policy issues, oversee projects and initiatives, and build productive relationships across government and industry. You will lead and develop your team, manage competing priorities and translate strategic objectives into practical outcomes that support Western Australia’s energy transition.
The opportunities span government trading enterprise oversight, and energy planning and coordination. Depending on the position, we welcome experience in energy policy and regulation, governance, commercial matters, contracts or financial reporting, as well as strengths in policy and legislative reform, strategic planning, resource management and leading change. Your experience could contribute to overseeing the operations and plans of Synergy, Western Power and Horizon Power, or delivering initiatives that support energy transformation and greenhouse emissions reduction.
Across these opportunities, we are looking for people who bring sound judgement, clear communication and the ability to navigate complex issues and build agreement. We encourage applications from leaders with diverse professional experience who can offer relevant expertise, develop staff capability and work collaboratively to deliver outcomes.
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.
How To Apply
To apply, click ‘Apply for Job’ at top or bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Please submit the following:
DEED may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.
Interested in more information?
For information regarding these positions, you are encouraged to contact Noel Ryan, on (08) 6551 4668 or [email protected]
To learn more about what we do and how to prepare your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
Supporting diversity and inclusion
As an equal opportunity employer, the department is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities, and young people.
If you have any communication or access needs and require adjustments to take part in the application process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]. We are committed to providing a fair and supportive recruitment experience for everyone.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted prior to the closing date and time specified in the job advertisement. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Applicants deemed suitable may be considered for appointment to similar roles within the department for up to 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Clearance before commencing employment. Some positions may also require an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Closing Date: Your online application must be submitted online prior to the closing date and time - 3:00 PM (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026
Attachments
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.
Grow your career with us
Explore our career opportunities and graduate program to discover how you can make a meaningful impact. For current vacancies, visit us on LinkedIn or head to the DEED corporate website.
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
- 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 strong 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.
Energy Policy WA provides policy advice to support secure, reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services for Western Australians. We have multiple Director positions available and are seeking experienced leaders with a range of backgrounds and strengths to help deliver the State’s energy priorities.
Our Current Opportunities
- Director – Government Trading Enterprise Oversight – Permanent Full Time
- Director – Planning and Coordination – Permanent Full Time
These roles provide strategic leadership and advice on complex energy policy issues, oversee projects and initiatives, and build productive relationships across government and industry. You will lead and develop your team, manage competing priorities and translate strategic objectives into practical outcomes that support Western Australia’s energy transition.
The opportunities span government trading enterprise oversight, and energy planning and coordination. Depending on the position, we welcome experience in energy policy and regulation, governance, commercial matters, contracts or financial reporting, as well as strengths in policy and legislative reform, strategic planning, resource management and leading change. Your experience could contribute to overseeing the operations and plans of Synergy, Western Power and Horizon Power, or delivering initiatives that support energy transformation and greenhouse emissions reduction.
Across these opportunities, we are looking for people who bring sound judgement, clear communication and the ability to navigate complex issues and build agreement. We encourage applications from leaders with diverse professional experience who can offer relevant expertise, develop staff capability and work collaboratively to deliver outcomes.
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.
How To Apply
To apply, click ‘Apply for Job’ at top or bottom of this page and follow the prompts. Please submit the following:
- A covering letter (two pages maximum) identifying which position(s) you are applying for and outlining your relevant skills and experience against the specific requirements in the relevant Job Description Form(s).
- A current CV detailing your skills, work history and key achievements. Please include contact details of two referees – ideally including your current or most recent line manager.
DEED may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.
Interested in more information?
For information regarding these positions, you are encouraged to contact Noel Ryan, on (08) 6551 4668 or [email protected]
To learn more about what we do and how to prepare your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
Supporting diversity and inclusion
As an equal opportunity employer, the department is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities, and young people.
If you have any communication or access needs and require adjustments to take part in the application process, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]. We are committed to providing a fair and supportive recruitment experience for everyone.
Additional Job Information
Applications must be submitted prior to the closing date and time specified in the job advertisement. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Applicants deemed suitable may be considered for appointment to similar roles within the department for up to 12 months following the completion of this recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Clearance before commencing employment. Some positions may also require an Australian Government Security Clearance.
Closing Date: Your online application must be submitted online prior to the closing date and time - 3:00 PM (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026
Attachments
- Applicant Information Pack.pdf
- JDF - Director - GTE Oversight - EED25022 - Level 8 - November 2026.pdf
- JDF - Director Planning and Coordination - EED25030 - Level 8 - November 2026.pdf
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