Description:
Join our team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility while improving the lives of Western Australians.
At Finance we’re committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.
We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.
Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.
Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the ‘best place to work’ which means we value flexibility and diversity.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
- generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.
- flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.
About The Role:
The Manager, Planning is responsible for managing development applications in accordance with the Western Australian Planning Commission approvals delegation, the delivery of other statutory approvals, due diligence reports, land and planning advice for the delivery of public works projects and provide guidance on project direction and land assembly.
About You:
We are seeking someone who is highly motivated and who shares our vision and values by delivering the highest level of customer service to achieve and deliver results that are consistent with customer needs.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated high level ability to interpret and apply planning legislation to Government projects, prepare, assess and make recommendations on Development Applications, and be able to research complex land assembly and approval issues and advise appropriate strategies to minimise risk and meet timeframes. An understanding of European and Aboriginal heritage, and environmental approvals processes is also advantageous.
You will be an effective and empathic leader and also have advanced written and verbal communication skills, be able to build effective relationships, and have the ability to negotiate effectively to deliver customer-centric services.
How to Apply:
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- Covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, outlining your suitability for the role in the context of the below work-related requirements of the role and Values.
- You will have demonstrated high level analytical and written skills to review, assess, revise and prepare complex statutory planning documents working closely with stakeholders and project managers and teams to ensure compliance with statutory planning legislative and policy requirements and the Department of Finance standards, processes and procedures.
- You will have demonstrated ability to manage people and have strategic leadership skills to inspire and influence; leverage expertise and resources to achieve quality outcomes.
- You will have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, harness the contribution of others, build effective relationships and foster a positive team environment.
You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.
Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.
You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department’s Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.
Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Scott Jeffrey on (08) 6551 2340 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 followed by option 2 or email recruitment@finance.wa.gov.au and quote VCID02935 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time or part-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.