Director Land Titles and Customer Reform - Landgate

About the role

This role is responsible for:

• Operating as a key leader within Landgate, you will lead the Land Titles and Customer Reform Branch, providing expert advice and guidance on the State and National regulatory framework governing property transactions in Western Australia.

• Overseeing the delivery and continuous improvement of the National Electronic Conveyancing System, while ensuring the integrity, assurance and enforcement of Western Australia's land title registration system. This includes leading:

1. development of policy and practice for land dealings and lodged surveys at both state and national levels
2. projects that change processes and systems at Landgate.

• Championing the customer experience across Landgate by driving service excellence, shaping technical capability and delivering training and professional development programs for employees, customers and industry stakeholders.

• Working collaboratively across government and industry, you will lead strategic business initiatives, represent Titling Services on major Landgate projects, and influence state and national forums. In doing so, you will help shape the future of electronic conveyancing and land title registration, ensuring Landgate's interests are effectively represented in legislative, policy and system reforms.

This is a highly influential leadership role that combines regulatory expertise, strategic thinking, customer focus and stakeholder engagement to deliver outcomes that support Western Australia's property market and land administration system.

For further information, please contact Bruce Roberts, General Manager Registration Services, on 9273 7366 or email Bruce.Roberts@landgate.wa.gov.au (please don’t send your application to this email address).

About you

You bring:

• Skill/experience in operational service delivery with a proactive approach to problem identification and solutions and be part of the team
• Willing to try new approaches, assess and manage risk and have strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to critically analyse complex issues and provide clear and well thought through solution options
• Ability to negotiate and obtain win/win outcomes

As a Multiple Area Leader, you will lead through others to deliver strategic outcomes, build organisational capability, and create a culture of trust, collaboration and accountability. You will inspire and develop leaders, drive change, foster high-performing teams, and ensure alignment between operational delivery and organisational priorities. Success in this role requires strong people leadership, strategic thinking, sound decision-making and a genuine commitment to developing others and achieving results.

Role Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing and implementing policy frameworks, procedures and guidance materials in a complex regulatory or operational environment.
• Extensive experience leading expert teams to achieve strategic outcomes and operational targets.
• Demonstrated change management and process improvement experience.
• Proven ability to establish and manage strategic stakeholder relationships, influence outcomes across complex environments, and negotiate solutions that support organisational priorities.

While not essential, it’s desirable if you can demonstrate:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in Land Titling or Land Administration.

Applying for the role

To apply, please attach to your application:

• A comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
• Cover letter (max 3 pages) addressing the criteria listed under ‘Role Requirements’ Use examples that show what you did, how you did it, and the outcome.

Submitting your application

Apply online using the “APPLY FOR JOB” button. For technical issues, contact Recruitment at recruitment@landgate.wa.gov.au; please ensure you leave enough time for any issues to be addressed before the closing time! Late applications will not be accepted.

Eligibility to apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa with valid working rights within Australia.

About Landgate

Landgate is Western Australia’s land information authority. Through efficient and contemporary land information services, Landgate contributes to WA’s economic security and prosperity. We support our customers through our trusted data and services, which underpin WA land titles, property information and valuations, maps and location-based information. Landgate fosters a culture of inclusion, appreciating unique perspectives and opportunities that a diverse workforce generates. Our shared values help to define the culture of our organisation and highlight what is important to us. We offer a purpose-driven, collaborative, and flexible work environment, with opportunities to advance in your career.

Equity and Diversity

Landgate is committed to improving employment opportunities and representation across Landgate. As a measure to achieve this, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this recruitment process. First Nations applicants that are deemed suitable and meet the requirements of the role may be prioritised for appointment.

Landgate is a safe and inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and firmly believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage people from all diversities to apply and are committed to increasing representation of First Nations people, youth, people with disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website.

Other Important Information You Need to Know!

This is a full-time permanent position. Further offers may be made as other similar (permanent or fixed term) role arise.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than twelve months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a National Police Certificate.

If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact recruitment@landgate.wa.gov.au.

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