Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting. The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) is responsible for planning and managing land and heritage for all West Australians – now and into the future.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual for the Manager Heritage Sector Services role, within the Heritage Practice team. The Heritage Practice team is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic frameworks and policies of the Heritage Council, increasing public awareness of WA’s cultural heritage, and the delivery of grants and incentives.
The Manager Heritage Sector Services leads and manages the delivery of education, support and advisory services provided to the Heritage Sector, including local governments, state agencies, communities, institutional and private owners and other stakeholders with respect to heritage planning, conservation and management.
This is fixed-term appointment until 28/02/2020, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This is a full-time position, however consideration may be given to applicants seeking Job Share arrangements.
Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part-time) vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment.
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate;
- Detailed knowledge of the historic heritage framework in Western Australia and experience in its application through the planning process.
- Proven ability to communicate heritage concepts and processes through written media and in person.
- Successful development and maintenance of stakeholder relationships in all levels of government, and with community and others.
- High level of experience in development and delivery of policy, guidelines and reporting in a government context.
If you would like to know more, please give Harriet Wyatt, Director, Heritage Policy and Practice a call on (08) 6552 4157 to discuss the role in further detail.
How to apply
Apply now by submitting the following:
- A two (2) page covering letter that demonstrates you have the skills and experience we are looking for (as outlined above)
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your talents and key achievements
The Department's values are an integral part of how we do business and we expect all successful candidates to be capable of operating in line with these beliefs. Successful candidates would also need to operate within the Public Sector's Code of Ethics. Attached to this advert is a copy of the Departments Values Capability Framework. These will be assessed as part of the recruitment process.
Our Values: Integrity – Respect – Collaboration – Professionalism – Innovation
Public Sector Code of Ethics: Personal Integrity – Relationships with others - Accountability
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
To find out more about the Department and what we have to offer please visit the Careers at the Department page on the DPLH website.
There is no job description form to accompany this recruitment. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
To be eligible for permanent employment in the Public Sector, applicants must be able to provide a copy of proof of residency (i.e. citizenship, permanent residence or a valid working visa). If you are on a working visa, you may be eligible for temporary appointments. Before an appointment is granted you must provide your passport details so that your working rights in Australia can be verified. While these details will be sufficient in the application, the original document will need to be sighted prior to appointment.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
Closing Date – Wednesday 31 July 2019 @ 4.00pm
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