Principal Policy and Communications Officer

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Principal Policy and Communications OfficerSalary: PSCSSA, Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 pa
Location: Perth CBD
Unit/Division: Heritage and Property Services
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: Pool Ref 88/24
Closing Date: 2024-06-20 4:00 PM
Attachments: -Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.As the Principal Policy and Communications Officer you will work to enable sustainable development and growth, ensuring communities can thrive by promoting and developing places where people want to live, work and recreate. We do this while respecting our past, respecting the balance of historic and cultural heritage and the natural environment, and learning from our stories.The Principal Policy and Communications Officer oversees, guides and contributes to the review, development, implementation and evaluation of heritage and property related policies, procedures and guidelines to support the administration of relevant legislation and other reform activities in Western Australia, ensuring effective state-wide consultation with all stakeholders.This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent full-time, and fixed term full-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.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 (assessment criteria):

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing significant and complex policy development, review, consultation, implementation and evaluation within a public sector context.
• Flexibility, initiative and sound judgement when making decisions in complex and challenging circumstances, with the ability to negotiate outcomes and deliver on priorities.
• Ability to develop and promote an overall vision for the effective development and delivery of strategic policy in line with governmental, stakeholder and broader community values.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and/or cultural heritage and contemporary issues impacting the management and conservation of Aboriginal and/or cultural heritage in Western Australia.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of . 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.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:

• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
• A maximum of two page covering letter addressing the assessment criteria outlined above.

Further Information:If you would like to know more, please give Andrew Bedwell a call on 0408 020 242 or email to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Andrew Bedwell 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 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