Executive Manager

Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.

The Executive Manager supports the Chief Planning Advisor and Departmental Corporate Executive in the planning, management, development and review of the Planning division and its outputs.

We have one fixed-term (12 months), full-time position, with the possibility of extension/permanency. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 24 months from the initial date of appointment.

To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:

• Experience leading, managing and influencing within a large multidisciplinary team in a governance focused environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence others and build and maintain productive working relationships to assist in developing and promoting an overall vision reflecting the Department and Government values.
• Strong understanding of business, financial and human resource management.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the Leading Others leadership context.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

About us

Our Perth office is centrally located in the CBD, above the Perth Underground rail station and close to major transport links.  We also have a number of offices located in the regions.

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.

We have a comprehensive  Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.

Benefits of Working at DPLH

DPLH 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.
• 12% 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 relevant to the position, including the details of two referees.
• Maximum two (2) page covering letter demonstrating the skills, knowledge and experience required to perform the role as described above.

Further Information:

If you would like to know more, please contact Charlotte Bisnauthsingh on 6552 9927 or email ***************@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Charlotte or seek their assistance with lodging your application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Jake Louthean or Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Jake at 0428429*** or Barb at 0408 895 *** or alternatively email us at ***************@dplh.wa.gov.au.

The 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 94***or email ***********@dplh.wa.gov.au.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:

• TTY/voice calls – 133 677
• Speak and Listen – 1300 555 ***
• SMS relay – 0423 677 ***.

Special Requirements for this position:

The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check 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.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ************@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 94***for any other queries.

DPLH reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should circumstances around the vacancy change.

Closing Date – Wednesday, 2 September 2026 @ 4:00pm AWST