Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 2024-12-10 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
About us The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Who we are looking for We are looking for a motivated person who:
has leadership skills focused on integrity and obtaining outcomes;is interested in making positive change in collaboration with Aboriginal people and organisations;enjoys negotiating agreements, facilitating meetings, and travelling to remote and regional Western Australia to do so;has excellent attention to detail when working with documents, including agreements; andhas strong interpersonal skills and is proactive, innovative, collaborative and organised.The Opportunity As the Land Tenure and Agreements Manager, you will provide Land Tenure, Aboriginal Heritage, Land access and Housing Management Agreements and Native Title advice in relation to remote and town-based Aboriginal communities in regional Western Australia. In this role, you will be responsible for:
managing and administering the formation and negotiation of Community Land Access Agreements for the implementation of Construction and Infrastructure projects, andmanaging the negotiation and maintenance of Housing Management Agreements.You will lead a team providing and supporting housing-related services to Aboriginal communities. You will have frequent opportunities to travel to regional and remote Western Australia to work closely with Aboriginal people and organisations to negotiate agreements that respond to their housing-related priorities.
Location and Benefits The role is based in the Department of Communities' head office, Walyalup Campus (Fremantle), with a modern fit-out providing access to shared, inclusive spaces and a range of collaborative, focus and active work zones. The campus has end of trip facilities, bicycle storage and an outdoor top floor balcony for staff to enjoy.
The Department offers great benefits (some benefits subject to eligibility and on a pro-rata basis), including:
Flexible working arrangements (adjustable start and finish times, work from home)Discount on private health insuranceAdditional three Days Public Service Leave per annumThree months long service leave for every seven years of consecutive serviceEligibility to join the Fitness Passport program14 weeks of paid parental leaveComprehensive learning and development opportunities that focus on your career aspirationsFive days of cultural and ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employeesHow to apply for the role Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
A current comprehensive resume/CV.No more than three [3] page written application addressing 1,2 and 3 Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF.A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).An application form (for hard copy applications only).Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.
Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process.
Equity and Diversity The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Joyce Briggs, HR Advisor via ******.
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