Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.

Are you a highly organised, detail-oriented administrator? We are looking for our next Executive Officer to provide executive and secretariat support to the department. This may include supporting boards and other similar bodies under DPLH’s functions.

Our Executive Officers work closely with departmental officers, their team and relevant boards and bodies to provide high-level executive support. As the Executive Officer, you will provide confidential administrative, secretarial, office management and research support.

Successful candidates placed as Executive Officers to Boards will additionally perform research, prepare reports, agenda items and present information and submissions to the Board.

We have two permanent, full-time position available for our new Executive Officer. One in our Board Support team in the Land Use Management division, the other in the Stakeholder Engagement team in our Heritage and Property Services division. 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.

Located in 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 in a high level executive and/or board support role, including the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of governance principles and practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including other team members, Chairs and board members, Aboriginal people, and regional stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in coordination of administrative systems and processes, and ability to guide process improvement.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership. The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

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.
• 11.5 % 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.

Further Information:

If you would like to know more, please give Stephen Beesley a call on (08) 6551 8171 or email [email protected] to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Stephen or to seek their assistance with lodging your application.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Harley Coyne, our Aboriginal Employment Manager, about the recruitment process please contact him on 0427 272 913 or email [email protected]

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 [email protected].

Special Requirements for this position:

The Department will conduct National Police Clearances 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 [email protected], or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.

Closing Date: 21 April 2025 @ 4:00pm