Director Remote Aboriginal Housing
Level 9, $180,367 - $193,487 pa, plus Super PSCSAA 2024
Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.
The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.
We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.
Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.
To better represent the diverse community, we serve and improve employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Sections 51 of the of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) applies to this recruitment process. The Department of Housing and Works is committed to supporting equality, and applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Fiona Grey, Principal Consultant via email at ses.hr@communities.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.
When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
- professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
- generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
- opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.
About The Role:
The Director of Remote Aboriginal Housing will lead the Remote Aboriginal Housing Branch, a dedicated, multi-disciplinary and visionary team to ensure the delivery of housing and municipal programs and services to remote communities in Western Australia.
This role is responsible for overseeing the Department’s housing programs including working in partnership with remote Communities to deliver new builds and refurbishments.
The position works across the Department of Housing and Works, government and external stakeholders to ensure quality housing and housing service outcomes. The position provides strategic advice on housing and municipal programs and services investment in remote communities to ensure progress against Closing the Gap targets.
The leadership context for this role is Multiple Area Leader. This context is about leading teams to achieve the strategic direction of a number of different business areas and to implement the associated operational strategies. To be successful for the role, you will need to demonstrate the expected behaviours and mindsets in this context.
How to Apply:
If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
- A three [3] page written application addressing 1, 3, 6 and 7 Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Ms Michelle Kouroulis, Principal Consultant, Equal Consultant on 0438 751 377 or via email at michellepk@aapt.net.au for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.
Due to the Public Sector Reform announced earlier this year, the Department of Communities is currently providing some corporate and support services to DHW, including recruitment support. If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact Fiona Grey, Principal HR Business Partner – Executive Employment at ses.hr@communities.wa.gov.au mentioning the vacancy reference number 012030 for assistance.
If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Fiona Grey, Principal HR Business Partner – Executive Employment on 0401 160 330 or via email at ses.hr@communities.wa.gov. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.
If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact, via email ses.hr@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number 012030 for assistance.
The Department may conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants.
Currently there is one (1) full-time, fixed-term Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment for up to 5 years available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Department within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, fixed-term basis.
