Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
About Us:
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.
We lead and advise on key projects across the state. Our key focus areas are:
- Aboriginal heritage and lands management
- Crown land administration
- Historic heritage conservation services
- Integrated land and infrastructure policy development
- Land use planning and policy development
The vast scope of our work ranges from managing much-loved State assets such as Fremantle Prison and Whiteman Park, to overseeing the Aboriginal Lands Trust and Crown land estates, to working closely with other state government departments on strategic government projects such as MetroNet.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal peoples, young people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
Our new Activity Based Work (ABW) environment reflects the different types of work we do and creates opportunities for us to choose how we work together. We are evolving, reducing our footprint and strengthening our identity so that together we can continue developing innovative and efficient solutions for Western Australia’s future. To view how we operate in an Activity Based Work environment, please click here.
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.
If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
The Opportunity:
Do you have experience in leading and managing teams and multiple projects?
Can you lead by example and promote diversity and workplace culture?
If so, then we want to hear from you!
We are looking to establish a pool of Managers and Project Managers to join our Department within the Land Use Management division. The Land Use Management division works within a collaborative environment and is responsible for administering and managing Western Australia’s Crown land estate and Aboriginal lands held by the Aboriginal Lands Trust.
This pool will be valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months and will be used to fulfil permanent, fixed term, full-time or part-time vacancies as they arise.
The Department's values are an integral part of how we do business and we expect all successful candidates to demonstrate that you are the right cultural fit with a positive and can-do attitude, therefore alignment with our values should be incorporated into your application.
Our Values: Integrity – Respect – Collaboration – Professionalism – Innovation
Public Sector Code of Ethics: Personal Integrity – Relationships with others - Accountability
As a Manager you will be responsible for leading an operational team in the delivery of complex land administration and management functions, link operational Land Use Management outcomes to the Department’s broader strategic objectives and priorities and administer delegated functions of the Minister for Lands under the Land Administration Act 1997 and the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs under the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972.
To be successful in this role, you need to demonstrate:
- Substantial skills and experience in developing and delivering complex land management and strategic outcomes.
- Experience in effectively leading and managing a team, ensuring goals are achieved and team members are supported to maximise performance.
- Experience in applying flexibility, initiative and sound judgement when making decisions in complex and challenging circumstances, with the ability to negotiate outcomes and deliver on priorities.
- Substantial skills and ability in effectively communicating and influencing others; building and maintaining productive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal people, pastoralists, industry and other Government agencies.
As a Project Manager you will be responsible for leading, managing and delivering contemporary, responsive and fit for purpose projects, including strategic projects that align to Divisional, Departmental and Government objectives and administer delegated functions of the Minister for Lands under the Land Administration Act 1997 and the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs under the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972.
To be successful in this role, you need to demonstrate:
- Significant demonstrated experience leading and managing large, multiple, complicated projects in a land use administration environment.
- Flexibility, initiative and sound judgement when making decisions in complex and challenging circumstances, with the ability to negotiate outcomes and deliver on priorities.
- Substantial skills and ability in communicating and influencing others, building and maintaining productive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal people, pastoralists, industry and other Government agencies.
- Ability to develop and promote an overall vision for the effective delivery of strategic project goals in line with stakeholder and broader community values.
Competencies outlined in the Public-Sector Capability Profile for Level 7 are applicable to both roles i.e. shapes and manages strategy; achieves results; builds productive relationships; exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness; communicates and influences effectively.
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give Darren Corr, Executive Director a call on (08) 6552 4770 or email Darren.Corr@dplh.wa.gov.au or Anna-Lisa Barone, Executive Manager on (08) 6552 4455 or email Anna-Lisa.Barone@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Darren Corr and Anna-Lisa Barone or seek assistance with lodging your application.
How to apply:
Apply now by submitting the following:
- A maximum two (2) page covering letter addressing the requirements outlined above.
- A maximum two (2) page comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
Applying for the Manager Pool?
If you wish to apply for the Manager pool, please clearly state this in your application and address the requirements outlined above.
Applying for the Project Manager Pool?
If you wish to apply for the Project Manager pool, please clearly state this in your application and address the requirements outlined above.
Applying for Both?
Please clearly state this in your application and address the following requirements:
- Substantial skills and experience in developing and delivering complex land management and strategic outcomes.
- Significant demonstrated experience leading and managing large, multiple, complicated projects in a land use administration environment
- Flexibility, initiative and sound judgement when making decisions in complex and challenging circumstances, with the ability to negotiate outcomes and deliver on priorities.
- Substantial experience in leading and managing a team including communicating and influencing others, building and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal people, pastoralists, industry and other Government agencies.
Special Requirements:
- The Department will conduct National Police Clearance and Pre-Employment Conflict of Interest declaration for applicants successful to this recruitment process.
There is no job description form attached to this advert. Job description forms will be provided to shortlisted candidates prior to further assessment taking place.
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 a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
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