28 Nov
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
Albany
Project Director – Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
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Pay
Base pay range: A$157,900.00/yr - A$171,005.00/yr
The Project Directors are responsible for project delivery of key components of the Market‑Led Proposals process. The Project Directors lead liaison with senior representatives from private proponents and state agencies, coordinate and contribute to complex, cross‑agency analysis of proposals and prepare resulting advice to senior government decision makers.
As a Project Director you will provide research and analytical support to the Executive Director MLP, assisting with all aspects of the process, from strategic analysis and assessment of proposals, completion of project administration tasks, and representing the Executive Director MLP on evaluation panels.
This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent and fixed‑term full‑time and part‑time opportunities. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 12 months.
Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD, above the Perth Underground rail, close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.
Qualifications
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:
- Demonstrated extensive conceptual, analytical and strategic problem‑solving skills with the ability to lead the development and management of strategies.
- Experience in project and/or program management (commercial and public sector).
- Demonstrated ability to influence effectively and lead the delivery of a customer‑centric service.
- Demonstrated high‑level written and verbal communication that are clear and appropriate for a wide range of senior stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of Government procurement standards and practices is desirable.
- 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 Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency.
The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
Benefits of Working at DPLH
- 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 of no more than two pages demonstrating how your skills, knowledge, leadership behaviours and experience relate to the job requirements and capabilities described in this advertisement and the job description form.
Further Information
For a confidential conversation about the role during business hours, please contact Nigel Hindmarsh, Executive Director Market‑Led Proposals on (08)
6552 4424 or email [email protected] .
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 [email protected] .
The Department is an equal prospect 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 [email protected] .
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers: 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.
Late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact [email protected] , or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
Closing Date – Thursday, 27 November @ 4:00pm
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Project Management, Consulting, and Management
Industry
Government Administration
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📌 Project Director (Albany)
🏢 Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
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