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 WA is a reliable, efficient and attractive place to do business
• Increasing business investment
• Fostering WA’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 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.

About the Roles

Tenure: Permanent / Fixed-term with the possibility of extension and/or permanency depending on business requirements / full-time.

The State Development and Project Facilitation group leads and assists the development and expansion of the State’s resources and industry sectors, strategic industrial land investment and major infrastructure projects

We are currently seeking to fill Seven (7) Project Manager positions in the State Development and Project Facilitation Group of DEED. While the positions share the same classification and core responsibilities, each role is aligned to a different team and project stream, providing opportunities to work in a diverse range of strategic initiatives, projects and stakeholders.

As a Project Manager in the State Development and Project Facilitation Group, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of large and complex projects that contribute to Western Australia's economic growth and development priorities.

Working in a dynamic and stakeholder-focused environment, you will provide strategic advice, manage project risks and outcomes, coordinate government approvals processes and engage with industry, government agencies and community stakeholders to facilitate projects of state significance.

You will also provide leadership and direction to project teams, build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and represent the State in discussions and negotiations with senior industry and government representatives.

Five (5) of the roles are in the State Agreements Division. These positions lead teams that are focused on administering complex resource and energy Agreements, specifically Pilbara Iron Ore projects; Liquefied Natural Gas projects; and projects statewide that are preparing for closure and/or transitioning to new authorising environments under general State law.

Two (2) of the roles are in the Industrial Land Activation Division. These positions lead complex projects and programs that support state development priorities and the activation of strategic industrial land. This includes leading teams, managing delivery and risks, and engaging with senior government and industry stakeholders to resolve issues and drive projects forward.

Key responsibilities include working with the project proponents on legislative reporting obligations, reviewing, assessing and facilitating cross-agency review of sensitive and commercial-in-confidence information and managing team members to achieve project outcomes.

Further information about the role and the expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Forms. 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 page maximum) demonstrating your skills and experience in relation to the specific requirements outlined in the Job Description Forms. Please indicate whether you have a preference for specific roles or would like to be considered for all available roles.
• 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.

Your application must be submitted online. To avoid any last-minute system issues, we recommend submitting your application well ahead of the closing time.

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 Claire Stewart on 0494 660 342 or claire@priceconsulting.com.au

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 talent@deed.wa.gov.au. 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 on Wednesday 21 October 2026 (AWST)