First Nations Australians Planning Program

Overview

First Nations Australians Planning Program - Principal Policy Officer (50d)

Location: Regional

Unit/Division: Land Use Planning

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Hey you Mob Interested in a Regional WA Opportunity for secure employment with amazing benefits and work life balance? If so, then we want to hear from you

The Government of Western Australia through the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) has established the First Nations Australians Planning Program to embed caring for Country within the State’s land use planning system.

The Department is seeking a Principal Policy Officer to join its Land Use Planning Division in the Regional North Directorate. The successful candidate will work with First Nations communities, Prescribed Body Corporates and local services to shape community infrastructure, development plans and governance strategies reflecting long-term sustainability and cultural integrity, and will collaborate with local governments to improve planning processes and policies.

Building effective partnerships, collaborating and consulting with Government, agencies, community service providers and citizens in regional and remote WA will be essential to success.

Applications are open to First Nations Australian candidates with strong cultural knowledge, who can embed knowledge of Country into the land use planning system. The position will be based in the Department’s Karratha office serving the Pilbara’s First Nations stakeholders. This is a pool recruitment process for permanent and fixed term opportunities in regional locations throughout WA. Suitable applicants will be placed in a Pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 24 months from the initial date of appointment.

Key requirements

- Aboriginality is a genuine requirement for this position (section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984).
- A willingness to obtain a degree in Urban and Regional Studies, Urban and Regional Planning or an approved equivalent degree relevant to planning.
- Experience in leading and contributing to the development and implementation of policy, strategy and frameworks, desirably in a regional context.
- Significant knowledge of country and understanding of current and emerging trends in First Nations culture.
- Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined in the Leadership Expectations.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Knowledge and Leading Others. Knowledge leaders are focused on leading and managing specialized knowledge and technical expertise; the expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

About us and Benefits

For more information on what we do and the recruitment process, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website. We have an Applicant Information Pack with information about the department values and practical guidance.

Benefits of Working at DPLH

- Flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate locations for work-life balance
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
- Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 3 additional public sector holidays each year
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
- Confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family

Regional Entitlements

- Housing and power subsidies
- District allowances
- Additional week of annual leave
- Additional days of leave for public holidays
- One travel concession per year
- Additional travel time for personal leave
- Household furniture and effects allowances
- Paid travelling time for up to two and a half days

How to apply

All applications are submitted online. Provide:

- Comprehensive CV showing skills, experience and two referees
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key requirements
- If you hold a relevant qualification, provide a copy for verification

Further Information and Contacts

If you would like to know more, please contact Shannon Lockyer, Principal Planner, at (08) 9166 7802 or shannon.lockyer@dplh.wa.gov.au. Do not send your application to Shannon Lockyer.

For confidential recruitment process discussions, contact Barb Culbong at 0408 895 002 or aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements may be prioritised for appointment.

Accessibility: If you have accessibility needs, contact HR Services at (08) 6551 9419 or recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au. National Relay Service numbers: TTY 133 677; Speak and Listen 1300 555 727; SMS relay 0423 677 767.

Special Requirements

The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. To be eligible for permanent appointment you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency; for fixed-term, you must have entitlement to live and work in Australia for the contract period.

Please save documents in MS Word (.docx) or PDF format. Late or proforma applications will not be accepted. If you experience technical issues, contact ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com or call (08) 6551 9419.

Closing Date: Monday 10 November, 4:00 PM

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