Executive Director Development Assessment PanelsDEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, LANDS AND HERITAGE Executive Director Development Assessment Panels 00026797, Specified Calling 7 $195,881 gross per annum 5-Year Fixed-Term Contract The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is seeking a dynamic leader with extensive experience in urban planning, governance and compliance.This individual will facilitate transparent decision-making and foster relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes as the Executive Director of Development Assessment Panels (DAPs). Development Assessment Panels are independent decision-making bodies responsible for the determination of development applications.As the Executive Director, you will lead and manage the DAP system, ensuring informed and transparent decision-making, good practice, and effective operations.With strong experience and knowledge of complex built-form and land use developments, you will provide strategic planning advice to panel members and Government leaders, building productive relationships with key stakeholders of the DAP system.The role also involves facilitating DAP member appointments, managing conflicts of interest, representing DAPs in various forums, and ensuring continuous improvement of the DAP system.Additionally, the Executive Director will oversee training, financial management, appeal processes and administrative functions to support effective operations.This is a five-year, fixed-term contract position, with possibility of extension and/or permanent appointment.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.To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate: Extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Urban and Regional Planning and working with and creating partnerships across the community, business and industry.An accredited tertiary qualification in urban and regional planning.Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Executive Leader.Executive Leaders context is about shaping complex initiatives covering multiple business areas as well as having a key responsibility in corporate governance.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 and innovation within an environment of transparency and accountability 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.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 and experience, including the details of two referees.A (maximum) two-page cover letter outlining your key achievements in the context of the position 'Requirements' and 'Behaviour Expectations' as per the attached Job Description Form.For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the DPLH is an attractive proposition, please read the Applicant Information Pack.Further Information: If you would like to know more, please give Anthony Kannis, Director General a call on (08) 6551 9448 or email ****** to discuss the role in further detail.Please do not send your application to the Director General or seek assistance with lodging your application.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with our Aboriginal Employment Manager about the recruitment process, please contact Harley Coyne on 0427 272 913 or email ******.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 ******.Applications must be submitted prior to 4.00pm AWST on Friday, 15 November 2024. Lodgement is system generated, and any submissions made on or after 4.00pm will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr