• Level 6 - Full Time - Fixed Term / Part Time - Fixed Term, 24 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
• Work with Crown land outcomes to empower Aboriginal people, strengthen communities, and foster economic activity
• Develop policies and provide operational contributions to de-carbonisation activities at a state level, including environmental offsets, hydrogen projects and more
• Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.

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.

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 OPPORTUNITY

Are you inspired by the opportunity to help shape Western Australia? If so, we want to hear from you!

We play a central role in creating and realising opportunities on land across a broad range of industries and interest areas. We are seeking candidates for roles that would see you working with diverse stakeholders and having direct involvement in the delivery of state significant results, such as:

• Ground-breaking and innovative Crown land outcomes to empower Aboriginal people, strengthen communities, and foster economic activity;
• Policy and operational contributions to de-carbonisation activities at a state level, including environmental offsets, hydrogen projects and more; and
• Ongoing administration of Crown land to further day-to-day and strategic outcomes to the benefit of all Western Australians.

This is a pool recruitment process for fixed term full-time opportunities (however consideration may be given to applicants seeking part-time opportunities) with the possibility of permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a Pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 12 months.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT YOU

• Significant experience in managing complex, multi-faceted projects, and / or working effectively within a complex statutory and policy environment to deliver outcomes to stakeholders.
• Ability to work in partnership with stakeholder groups to develop and implement mutually agreeable outcomes.
• Experience in developing, maintaining and leveraging relationships with key stakeholders, including Aboriginal people, industry, Government agencies and local authorities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure to deliver highly professional, fit-for-purpose results.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

Our Activity Based Work (ABW) environment reflects the diverse 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.

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. 

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency. 

HOW TO APPLY

Follow the "Apply Now" link and submit your application today!

NEED FURTHER INFORMATION?

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Emma OConnor, Senior Project Manager, Native Title Agreements and Partnerships via [email protected] using the subject line: Project Manager and Assistant Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0428 049 208 during office hours.