• Level 2 – Level 7; Permanent – Full time / Part Time; Full Time - Fixed Term / Part Time
• Salary PSCSAA 2022, Level 2 - $70,432 - $75,516 pa, Level 3 - $79,156 - $84,977pa, Level 4 - $87,712 - $92,057pa, Level 5 - $96,307 - $105,254pa, Level 6 - $110,309 - $121,569pa, Level 7-$128,077-$136,891pa
• Identifying, preserving and promoting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage across Western Australia
• Working with Traditional Owners, Industry and Government to achieve positive Aboriginal heritage outcomes.
• Join 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.

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.

We are seeking to fill a mix of immediate opportunities within the Aboriginal heritage business areas of our Heritage and Property Services division. There are opportunities for both permanent and fixed term employment in Perth and various regional centres.

These positions play a key role in the management of Aboriginal heritage in Western Australia. Some roles directly contribute to the development of policies, legislation and other frameworks that help the Department to undertake its activities and deliver optimal outcomes for Government; and others directly engage with Traditional Owners to improve the management of Aboriginal heritage across Western Australia.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking to fill a mix of immediate opportunities within the Aboriginal heritage business areas of our Heritage and Property Services division. There are opportunities for both permanent and fixed term employment in Perth and various regional centres.

These positions play a key role in the management of Aboriginal heritage in Western Australia. Some roles directly contribute to the development of policies, legislation and other frameworks that help the Department to undertake its activities and deliver optimal outcomes for Government; and others directly engage with Traditional Owners to improve the management of Aboriginal heritage across Western Australia.

This is a pool recruitment process for permanent, fixed term, full-time and part-time opportunities. Suitable applicants will be placed in a Pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 24 months.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this process, you will need to demonstrate the skills and attributes outlined in the attached ‘Roles and skills outline’ for each level. You may nominate more than one level in your application.

We strongly advise all applicants to read the attached Applicant Information Pack and Roles and skills outline.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

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. 

HOW TO APPLY

Follow the "Apply Now" link and submit your application today including the following:

• a maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the applicable skills and experience identified in the ‘Roles and skills outline’ attachment; and
• a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
• please ensure you indicate if you are applying for a Perth or regional role, and if regional, specify the regional centre.
• if you are applying for more than one level, please direct your application responses to the highest level sought, e.g. if you wish to be considered for both the Level 5 and Level 6 roles, you should address the requirements for the Level 6 role and clearly indicate your intention to be considered for both Levels 5 and 6.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to these roles, with the level 2 to 5 roles having a Personal Leadership expectation and levels 6 and 7 roles having a Leading Others expectation. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

Special Requirements for this position: The Department will conduct National Police Clearances for successful applicants.

NEED FURTHER INFORMATION?

If you would like to know more about a specific role, please give one of our Directors a call: Dan Oswald (Geraldton), Grant Bussell (Kalgoorlie), Cesar Rodriguez (Perth) or Tanya Butler (Perth) by calling the Department on (08) 6551 8002. Please do not send your application to the Directors or seek their assistance with lodging your application.