Principal Consultant Land

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information communication and technologies (ICT), and infrastructure. We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.

The Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Directorate is responsible for longer-term strategic planning of land and building infrastructure, preparation of capital funding proposals, providing statistical and demographic planning, developing asset management and sustainability strategy and policy, land planning, undertaking land acquisition and managing the Department's land estate.

The Role

The successful applicant will coordinate strategic planning and administration of the Department’s land portfolio and assist with identification of future land needs, ensuring procedures are in place to protect the land identified. You will represent the Department in land matters and key stakeholder engagement including Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and Landgate, where required.

As the Principal Consultant Land, you will coordinate the Department’s land and property portfolio within expected timeframes and in line with policy requirements. Within this role, you will manage the Department’s non-active site portfolio, school naming policy, school crossings, clearances in relation to native title, heritage (cultural and building) and environmental issues.

As a line manager, the position is responsible for creating a work environment that is safe and supportive for all staff members and facilitates the accomplishment of agreed outcomes. Applicants with extensive experience in and knowledge of the land and/or property industries, and experience with optimising the performance of individuals and teams are encouraged to apply.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Matt Turnbull, Manager Land and Planning on (08) 9264 51***or by emailing *************@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period. 

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must: 

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include: 

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
  1. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of asset and contract management principles, issues and government related processes, including the acquisition and disposal process for government real estate.
  2. Demonstrated extensive experience in and knowledge of the land and/or property industries and associated matters.
  3. Demonstrated strategic leadership skills to manage and respond effectively to business priorities and optimising the performance of individuals and teams.
  4. Demonstrated extensive experience in managing the financial performance of individual projects and reporting on the performance and financial outcomes of the land and property portfolio.
  5. Demonstrated highly developed conceptual and analytical skills together with the ability to provide innovative and creative solutions to complex problems.
  6. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills across a broad range of settings within the public and private sectors and school communities.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1062187

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 10 August 2026