AddressJoin 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.
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 94***or email ***********@dplh.wa.gov.au.
The Opportunity:
Are you inspired by the opportunity to help shape Western Australia? If so, then we want to hear from you!
The Executive Assistant will be part of the Land Use Management Executive Support team, providing confidential administrative, secretarial and research support to the two Executive Directors, Land Use Management (LUM) and the Division more broadly.
LUM plays a central role in creating and realising opportunities on land across a broad range of industries and interest areas.
The successful candidate will support this role by providing:
- Executive support services in a busy and dynamic environment.
- Initiative to use skills to solve administrative problems and implement effective systems;
- Organisation skills including diary and time management, organise meetings and take minutes and the ability to prioritise workload.
This is a fixed term, full-time position. Successful candidates will be considered, and suitable applicants will be placed in a Pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 12 months. This process may also be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:
- Demonstrated administrative experience which enables the provision of professional executive support services.
- Competent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, meet multiple deadlines and work with minimum supervision.
- Well-developed and proficient in the use of MS Office suite.
- Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below.
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
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.
What do our employees think about our Department?
We are passionate. Our strength is in our diversity and our shared vision for a better Western Australia – today and tomorrow.
We embrace the challenging but rewarding nature of our work in a flexible, forward-thinking workplace.
Find out about what motivates and fulfils our people in the work they do every day.
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.
The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give Moana Wihongi-Timoko a call on (08) 6551 97***or email to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Moana Wihongi-Timoko or seek assistance with lodging your application.
How to apply:
Apply now by submitting the following;
- A maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined above;
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
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 read the Applicant Information Pack.
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 ************@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 94***for any other queries.
Applications must be submitted prior to 4.00pm AWST on Monday, 29 January 2024.
Lodgement is system generated, and any submissions made on or after 4.00pm will not be accepted.
