Executive Director Strategic Housing & Asset Policy, Planning & Business Development
Class 2 $215,005 pa, plus Super PSCSAA 2024
Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.
“This expression of interest is only open to WA State Public Sector employees. Permanent & Fixed Term Contract employees are eligible to apply”.
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.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
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 HRBP on 0401 160 330 or 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 contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging
About The Role:
The Executive Director is accountable for leading a Directorate to deliver the Department’s strategic asset planning, land and built form investment planning, business case development, selected major housing project and program procurement, and financial reporting functions relating to communities housing.
The Executive Director is also accountable for coordinating and developing housing policy to support a functioning Western Australian housing market and the effective operation and management of the Department’s extensive housing asset portfolio. This includes input to intergovernmental housing issues and managing stakeholder relationships with key-not-for-profit housing sector partners, government departments, Government Trading Enterprises and peak bodies.
The Executive Director SHAPPBD manages approximately 80 FTEs. The role reports to the Deputy Director General and is a member of the Housing Policy and Development Leadership Team.
About You:
This position is a Multiple Area Leader. This means that you will lead teams to achieve the strategic direction of a number of different business areas or key priorities. You will implement operational strategy and take the lead for shaping its short- and medium-term directions. You will contribute strategic value by determining the focus areas for delivery through a broader lens and determine the timing of future growth in your business areas.
We are seeking motivated, capable individuals who can work in a fast paced environment, and lead the Division to deliver results. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills, knowledge, and experience to support key priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes for the Western Australian community with housing needs.
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 maximum of three (3) page written summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact the Deputy Director General of Housing Policy and Development Division, Garrick Allen on 0438 703 076 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application). For all other enquiries regarding the role please contact Rosie McKay from RMK Consulting on (08) 6143 5351.
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.
If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact, Fiona Grey, Principal HRBP via email ses.hr@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number 014216 for assistance.
Currently there is one (1) full-time, fixed-term appointment for a period of 12 months with a possible extension, 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.
The Department may conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants.
