Job Description
Senior Project Officer (Compliance)
Salary:
PSCSAA 2024, Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa
Location:
Perth
Unit/Division:
Heritage and Property Services
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Position No:
0002XXXXXX
Closing Date:
2026-05-20 4:00 PM
Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
The Senior Project Officer in the Heritage and Property Services division will work to create opportunities enabling sustainable growth, ensuring communities can thrive by developing places where people want to live, work and recreate. We do this while respecting our past and learning from our stories.
This role is responsible for the provision of contemporary, responsive and fit-for-purpose property and/or heritage project management, consultation and delivery, ensuring the development, review, implementation and monitoring of associated policies and procedures aligned with legislative requirements to support the administration of property and heritage related legislation in Western Australia. The Senior Project Officer is responsible for the management of new information and reporting information and conditions associated with consents issued under Section 16 and Section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and Regulations 7 and 10 of the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 1974.
Successful outcomes of the role are the effective management and completion of projects within legislative requirements and in accord with departmental and governmental priorities.
This recruitment process is for a permanent full-time position. 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 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:
Proven experience in successfully leading, managing and delivering complex and significant strategic projects in a timely and effective manner.
Experience in collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders to successfully influence and achieve desired project outcomes.
Proven ability to develop solutions and deliver key project outcomes in line with stakeholder and government objectives, and organisational and broader community values.
Well-developed conceptual, analytical, research and report writing skills, demonstrating clear ability to synthesise complex information into clear and succinct written recommendations, reports and briefings.
High level communication skills demonstrating ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
Good understanding of effective business, financial and human resource management obligations within a public sector context.
Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context as outlined below.
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
About us
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, including the details of two referees.
A maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined below:
Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context (Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others).
Well-developed conceptual, analytical, research and report writing skills, demonstrating clear ability to synthesise complex information into clear and succinct written recommendations, reports and briefings.
Proven ability to develop solutions and deliver key project outcomes in line with stakeholder and government objectives, and organisational and broader community values.
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give a call on (08) 6551 8040 or email [email protected] to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Aidan Ash or to 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 Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408XXXXXX, or email us at [email protected].
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 9419 or email [email protected].
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:
TTY/voice calls – 133 677
Speak and Listen – 1300XXXXXX
SMS relay – 0423XXXXXX
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.
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 [email protected], or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
Closing Date –Wednesday, 20 May 2026 @ 4:00pm AWST
Salary:
PSCSAA 2024, Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa
Location:
Perth
Unit/Division:
Heritage and Property Services
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Position No:
0002XXXXXX
Closing Date:
2026-05-20 4:00 PM
Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
The Senior Project Officer in the Heritage and Property Services division will work to create opportunities enabling sustainable growth, ensuring communities can thrive by developing places where people want to live, work and recreate. We do this while respecting our past and learning from our stories.
This role is responsible for the provision of contemporary, responsive and fit-for-purpose property and/or heritage project management, consultation and delivery, ensuring the development, review, implementation and monitoring of associated policies and procedures aligned with legislative requirements to support the administration of property and heritage related legislation in Western Australia. The Senior Project Officer is responsible for the management of new information and reporting information and conditions associated with consents issued under Section 16 and Section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and Regulations 7 and 10 of the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 1974.
Successful outcomes of the role are the effective management and completion of projects within legislative requirements and in accord with departmental and governmental priorities.
This recruitment process is for a permanent full-time position. 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 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:
Proven experience in successfully leading, managing and delivering complex and significant strategic projects in a timely and effective manner.
Experience in collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders to successfully influence and achieve desired project outcomes.
Proven ability to develop solutions and deliver key project outcomes in line with stakeholder and government objectives, and organisational and broader community values.
Well-developed conceptual, analytical, research and report writing skills, demonstrating clear ability to synthesise complex information into clear and succinct written recommendations, reports and briefings.
High level communication skills demonstrating ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
Good understanding of effective business, financial and human resource management obligations within a public sector context.
Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context as outlined below.
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
About us
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, including the details of two referees.
A maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined below:
Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context (Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others).
Well-developed conceptual, analytical, research and report writing skills, demonstrating clear ability to synthesise complex information into clear and succinct written recommendations, reports and briefings.
Proven ability to develop solutions and deliver key project outcomes in line with stakeholder and government objectives, and organisational and broader community values.
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give a call on (08) 6551 8040 or email [email protected] to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Aidan Ash or to 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 Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408XXXXXX, or email us at [email protected].
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 9419 or email [email protected].
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:
TTY/voice calls – 133 677
Speak and Listen – 1300XXXXXX
SMS relay – 0423XXXXXX
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.
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 [email protected], or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
Closing Date –Wednesday, 20 May 2026 @ 4:00pm AWST
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