Project Manager/Senior Project Manager L6/7

The Department of Planning Lands and Heritage are looking for suitably experienced and enthusiastic people to establish a pool of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, within Land Use Management, to coordinate delivery of projects on behalf of the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage (DPLH) and the Aboriginal Lands Trust (ALT).We are looking to establish a pool of candidates that are interested in joining our team as either Project Manager – Level 6 or Senior Project Manager – Level 7.Project Manager – Level 6As a Project Manager you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders coordinating and delivering land use management projects which includes the provision of technical/specialist advice to ensure effective and coordinated project delivery.Senior Project Manager – Level 7As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead, manage and deliver contemporary projects, including strategic projects, aligned to Divisional, Departmental and Governmental objectives. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders coordinating and delivering land use management projects which includes the provision of technical/specialist advice to ensure effective and coordinated project delivery. You will also be responsible for administering delegated functions of the Minister for Lands under the Land Administration Act 1997 and the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs under the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972.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 24 months.To be successful for the Project Manager (Level 6) position, you will need to demonstrate the following requirements for the role:Understanding of project management principles and the ability to achieve the delivery of complex multi-agency projects.Demonstrated experience in coordinating project management work including leading and managing projects, and meeting reporting requirements.Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal people, pastoralists, industry and Government agencies.Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.To be successful for the Senior Project Manager (Level 7) position, you will need to demonstrate the following requirements for the role:High level understanding of project management principles and the ability to achieve the delivery of complex multi-agency projects.Significant demonstrated experience leading and managing large, multiple, complicated projects.Substantial skills and ability in communicating and influencing others, building and maintaining productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal people, pastoralists, industry and Government agencies.Substantial experience in coordinating project work including meeting reporting requirements to deliver obligations within a State Government context.Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. 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.11.5% 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 two (2) page cover letter that addresses your skills and experience in relation to the requirements of the role.Please note that if you would like to apply for both positions, please address the Senior Project Manager (Level 7) requirements ONLY, in your cover letter.If you are interested in a regional position, please make this clear in your cover letter. DPLH has offices throughout Western Australia and positions may become available in those locations.Further Information:If you would like to know more, please give Nicole Ford a call on (08) 6552 4420 or email ****** to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Nicole Ford 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 email ****** 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 ****** 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.Closing Date – Monday, 11 November 2024 @ 4:00pm
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