At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead projects to boost residential land and housing supply while managing a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking government department focused on community development.
- Benefits: Fixed-term role with potential for extension, competitive salary, and career growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong project management and negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
The Project Director Land and Housing is responsible for supporting the successful delivery of government priorities to increase residential land and housing supply, through program leadership, extensive engagement and negotiation, and the provision of evidence-based strategic advice. The role leads and manages a small team and is responsible for the ongoing development of priority programs and the delivery of lands-related projects. This is a fixed term, full-time opportunity until 31 December 2027 with a possibility of extension and/or permanency.
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:
- Highly developed conceptual, research and analytical skills with a proven ability to translate complex findings into actionable program proposals and strategic advice.
- Extensive proven experience in leading and managing multiple priorities and projects to successfully achieve departmental and government objectives.
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and sound judgement in decision making under complex and challenging circumstances, with a strong ability to negotiate outcomes and achieve priorities.
- Demonstrate substantial expertise in effectively communicating, negotiating and influencing others.
This role will be a great fit for someone who enjoys working at pace, thrives on building influential relationships, and is motivated by achieving outcomes in complex environments. You will bring strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, be comfortable navigating competing priorities and sensitive issues, and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver strategic outcomes.
In our pursuit of diversity at senior levels, the Department encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. As a senior member of the organisation, you will champion the Department’s values, fostering integrity, respect, collaboration, professionalism, accountability and innovation and we expect all successful candidates to be capable of operating in line with these beliefs. Successful candidates will also need to operate within the Public Sector's Code of Ethics.
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.
Further Information: If you would like to know more, please give Scott McGill a call on (08) 6551 9690 or email scott.mcgill@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail.
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 0428429486 or Barb at 0408 895 002 or alternatively email us at aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
Special Requirements for this position: The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Conflict-of-Interest Declaration and a Declaration of Outside Interests are to be completed by all applicants who are successful in this recruitment process.
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