Salary: Class 1-2 $187,183 - $196,891 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022Location: Perth metropolitan or regional WA locations will be consideredClosing Date: 2025-01-06 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)About the DepartmentThe Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia's regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors.
We unlock and guide economic opportunities for these sectors and regions, balanced with the stewardship of our land and aquatic resources.
In everything we do, we take the approach to protect, grow and innovate WA's economy, community and environment.About the OpportunitiesFollowing recent enhancements to our executive leadership structure, we are excited to offer the following positions for Senior Executive Service contracts for up to 5 years.
We are seeking experienced leaders with an outstanding record of achievement at the executive level.
The ideal candidates will be looking for a new challenge that includes maintaining effective working relationships, fostering a positive team culture, and providing staff and the Senior Leadership Team with the confidence to take an innovative approach to their work.Available PositionsExecutive Director Broadacre Systems, Class 2As a member of the pillar leadership team, the Executive Director at Broadacre Systems will lead the strategic vision and operations for the broadacre (grains) directorate, overseeing DPIRD's diverse portfolio of agricultural and technological solutions for the grains industry.
With a focus on research, innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, DPIRD drives research that will enhance supply chain logistics, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.Executive Director Intensive and Irrigated Plant Systems, Class 1As a member of the pillar leadership team, the Executive Director for Intensive and Irrigated Plant systems will be responsible for delivering the state's horticulture systems strategy in line with government economic and primary industry development policies and DPIRD's strategic directions throughout the sector.Executive Director Animal Systems, Class 1As a member of the pillar leadership team, the Executive Director for Animal Systems will be responsible for delivering the state's livestock and future farming systems strategies, including research and operations in line with government economic and primary industry development policies.Executive Director Agribusiness Food and Trade, Class 1Lead the Agribusiness Food & Trade Directorate to provide market access, and trade and investment services for the State's primary industries.About YouTo be successful in these roles, you will have:An outstanding record of leadership and achievement at an executive level.The ability to develop and lead a reform agenda, identify strategic priorities and create value for the Department and State.An exceptional ability to establish trusting relationships, align teams, collaborate, partner, and manage and influence stakeholders around shared priorities.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Flexibility to navigate change and manage evolving priorities.A high level of personal integrity and ability to role model DPIRD's values.A passion and vision for delivering outcomes, being curious, creative and courageous, and leading others in a changing environment.How to ApplyClick the Apply button and attach the following to your application:A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to this opportunity, and align with DPIRD's values and the Public Sector Commission's Leadership Expectations.Please clearly state which position(s) you are applying for.
You may use one CV and letter to apply for more than one position.Additional InformationDPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia.
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