Assistant State Land Officer L2; State Land Officer L3

The Opportunity:

We are establishing an open pool of Assistant State Land Officers and State Land Officers to join the Land Use Management division. These positions are entry level in the Land Use Management division, which is responsible for administering and managing Western Australia’s Crown land estate and Aboriginal lands held by the Aboriginal Lands Trust. 

The  Assistant State Land Officer  provides administrative support whilst working within a collaborative environment to facilitate efficient and effective delivery of projects and outcomes. 

The  State Land Officer  supports and facilitates the delivery of the land use management projects and outcomes through undertaking research and investigation, stakeholder liaison and preparation of relevant documentation.

To be successful in the Assistant State Land Officer role, you need to demonstrate;

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to meet changing and multiple deadlines in a team environment; and

Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in the State Land Officer role, you need to demonstrate;

Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to meet changing and multiple deadlines in a team environment; and

Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

The ability to undertake research, analyse reports and prepare clear, concise documentation with recommendations.

Competencies outlined in the are applicable to these role shapes and manages strategy; achieves results; builds productive relationships; exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness; communicates and influences effectively.

About us:

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) is responsible for planning and managing land and heritage for all West Australians – now and into the future.

We lead and advise on key projects across the state. Our key focus areas are:

Aboriginal heritage and lands management

Crown land administration

Historic heritage conservation services

Integrated land and infrastructure policy development

Land use planning and policy development.

What do our employees think about our Department?

We are passionate. Our strength is in our diversity and our shared vision for a better Western Australia – today and tomorrow.

We embrace the challenging but rewarding nature of our work in a flexible, forward-thinking workplace.

Our Activity Based Work (ABW) environment reflects the diverse types of work we do and creates opportunities for us to choose how we work together. We are evolving, reducing our footprint, and strengthening our identity so that together we can continue developing innovative and efficient solutions for Western Australia’s future. To view how we operate in an Activity Based Work environment, please click .

To find out more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit the Careers at the Department page on the .

The Department’s values are an integral part of how we do business, and we expect all successful candidates to demonstrate that you are the right cultural fit with a positive and can-do attitude, therefore alignment with our values should be incorporated into your application.

Our Values:  Integrity – Respect – Collaboration – Professionalism – Innovation 

Public Sector Code of Ethics:  Personal Integrity – Relationships with others – Accountability

Further Information: 

How to apply:  

Apply now by submitting the following; 

A maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined above for the role(s) you are applying for;

A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.

If you wish to apply for both the Assistant State Land Officer and State Land Officer roles, please clearly state so in your cover letter.

Special Requirements for this position:

The Department will conduct National Police Clearances 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.  

The next round of assessments commence  31 March 2023.  If you applied for the pool prior to the cut off time, your application will be assessed and therefore no amendments can be made to your application. You will be advised of the outcome in due course, where you can reapply should you be unsuccessful in this round.

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