Senior Executive Support Officer

Location: Perth Unit/Division: Business and Corporate Services Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time The Senior Executive Support Officer provides high quality, efficient and effective support to the division, including coordinating and managing requests, correspondence and divisional workflow to ensure responses are clear, and consistent with Departmental and Government protocols, objectives, legislation and policy. This is a permanent, full-time position however consideration may be given to applicants seeking part-time opportunities. 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 12months 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 todemonstrate: Considerable experience in providing executive support at a senior level in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. Well developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels, maintain confidentiality and use discretion in relaying information. Demonstrated excellent research, writing, reviewing and editing skills specifically in respect to high level correspondence, briefing notes, procedures and corporate executive meeting papers, including the ability to analyse information and provide recommendations. Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, adapt to changing demands and meet deadlines. Demonstrated behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below. Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference 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 theDPLH 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. Provide a response (maximum of two pages) to the scenario attached in this advertisement. In your response, include two examples that demonstrate your ability to manage multiple competing priorities, adapt to changing demands and meet deadlines. FurtherInformation: If you would like to know more, please give a call on (08) 6551 9433 or email View email address on click.appcast.io to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Kathryn Gray 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers: TTY/voice calls – 133 677 Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727 SMS relay – 0423 677 767. Special Requirements for this position: The Department will conducta 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. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docxfiles 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 View email address on click.appcast.io ,orplease call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries. Closing Date – Thursday, 2 July 2026 @ 4:00pm #J-18808-Ljbffr VenuesWest