Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage: Regional Director

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage currently has five newly created Regional Director roles located in the following regions:

  • Kimberley

  • Pilbara

  • Mid West/Gascoyne

  • Goldfields/Esperance

  • Great Southern/Wheatbelt/South West

These roles are responsible for the strategic leadership of an operational directorate in a regional location, ensuring effective delivery of services and negotiated solutions for clients, stakeholders and government, in line with departmental and government objectives.

These are full-time positions however consideration may be given to part-time arrangements. 

To be successful for these positions, you need to demonstrate:

  • Extensive experience leading and managing in a multidisciplinary environment, managing multiple functions.

  • Significant, in-depth knowledge of current and emerging trends in Aboriginal cultural heritage and related business environments.

  • Ability to collaboratively and strategically develop and promote an overall vision for the Heritage and Property Services division in line with stakeholder and broader community values, and government priorities.

  • Extensive experience or qualification in a relevant field including (but not limited to) Aboriginal cultural heritage, heritage conservation and management, environmental science, project management, public policy.

  • Strong understanding of business, financial and human resource management within a public sector context.

Competencies outlined in the Public-Sector Capability Profile for Level 8 are applicable to this role i.e. shapes and manages strategy; achieves results; builds productive relationships; exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness; communicates and influences effectively.

How to apply

Find out more and apply here.

Submit the following with your application:  

  • A maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined above and includes your Regional location preference(s)

  • A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.

Applications close Monday 13 February, 4.00pm.