Assistant State Land Officer / State Land Officer

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 23rd March 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Assistant State Land Officer / StateLand OfficerSalary: PSCSAA 2022, Level 2, $70,432 - $ 75,516 & Level 3, $79,156 -$84,977 pa
Location: Perth
Unit/Division: Land Use Management - Customer Services Systems
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: Pool Ref AV012/2024
Closing Date: 2024-04-02 4:00 PM
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-The Opportunity:We are establishing an open pool of Assistant State Land Officers and State Land Officers to join the Land Use Management division. These positions are entry level in the Land Use Management division, which are responsible for administering and managing Western Australia’s Crown land estate and Aboriginal lands held by the Aboriginal Lands Trust.The Assistant State Land Officer (L2) will represent the Department by engaging stakeholders (internal and external), providing high-level customer service, technical and administrative support, within a collaborative environment to facilitate efficient and effective delivery of projects and outcomes.The State Land Officer (L3) will represent the Department by engaging stakeholders (internal and external), providing high-level customer service, facilitating land use management projects and outcomes through comprehensive research and investigation, drafting high-level correspondences and preparation of relevant documentation (e.g. conveyancing).This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent full-time, and fixed term full-time opportunities at our Perth office and regional offices. 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 for a period of 24 months.The Perth office is located in Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground Railway Station; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.To be successful in the Assistant State Land Officer role, you need to demonstrate:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below

To be successful in the State Land Officer role, you need to demonstrate:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to undertake research, analyse reports and prepare clear, concise documentation with recommendations.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in 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.About usFor 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 .We have a comprehensive to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.Benefits of Working at DPLHDPLH 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% 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:

• A maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined above for the role(s) you are applying for; and
• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.

Further Information:If you would like to know more, please give Shane Edwards a call on (08) 6552 4556 or email to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Shane Edwards or to seek assistance with lodging your application.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Denika Seelander, our Aboriginal Employment Officer, about the recruitment process please contact her on 0461 552 881 or emailThe 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 .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