Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
The Manager Development Assessment Panels (DAP) Governance and Performance is responsible for overseeing the governance of Western Australia’s Development Assessment Panel system, ensuring robust administration, effective stakeholder engagement, and strong relationship management. Reporting to the Executive Director DAPs, the role is committed to achieving results through sound governance practices by monitoring and reporting on performance.
Leading a dedicated team, the Manager DAP Governance and Performance ensures the DAP system remains contemporary, fit for purpose and compliant with statutory requirements, while promoting ethical decision making and driving strategic outcomes.
This is permanent full-time or part time position. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing a team within a senior public sector office or similar environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the conduct, organisation and convening of boards and committees including a sound understanding of member roles.
- Strong analytical skills with proven experience in interpreting and applying legislation within the planning framework.
- Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context as outlined below.
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of . The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
- Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency.
About us
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.
We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.
Benefits of Working at DPLH
DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
- Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.
How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:
- Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- A cover letter, maximum 2 pages, addressing the Essential Requirements contained within the Job Description Form (JDF).
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give a call on (08) 6551 8051 or email ryan.keys@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Ryan Keys or to seek their assistance with lodging your application.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 002, or email us at aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.
Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:
- TTY/voice calls – 133 677
- Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727
- SMS relay – 0423 677 767.
Special Requirements for this position:
The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process.
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.
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.
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 – Thursday, 5 February 2026 @ 4:00pm
