Program Director - Program Management

Join us as we plan how to make the best use of the State’s natural and built assets for the sustainable and responsible development of Western Australia.As the Program Director you will be a thought leader on project management advising and directing the delivery of significant strategic projects across the Department.The Program Director provides strategic policy advice, research, analysis, ministerial advice and across-organisation advice to the Office of the Director General on matters relating to projects in the Department. This includes policy, legislation, strategy development, issue management and across government coordination of matters pertinent to the Department at State and Commonwealth levels.This is a permanent, full-time position. Applications to this process may also 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 date of employing authority approval of the Selection Report.Located in Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail station; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:

• Extensive demonstrated experience in the leadership and management of strategic programs, projects and initiatives in line with legislation, including contract management and financial risk management.
• Relevant degree, extensive experience with contemporary project management methodologies and demonstrated capability to direct large scale projects.
• In-depth knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the application of Government procurement standards and practices.
• 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.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.

We have a comprehensive to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.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 covering letter that addressing the work related requirements.

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 .Further Information:If you would like to know more, please give a call Sarah Woods on 6552 4585 or email to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Sarah Woods or 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, 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