Are you looking for a career with purpose, variety, and the opportunity to influence outcomes that matter to Western Australians? We’re building our Strategic Procurement and Contracting team at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, and we’re looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re just starting out and keen to learn, or you’re an experienced professional ready to take on a leadership role, we have exciting opportunities for you. Our team plays a critical role in shaping the way our agency plans, sources, and manages contracts to deliver value for the community. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions will help drive good governance, strategic outcomes, and continuous improvement across government procurement. We have the following 3 x positions available for immediate filling: Level 4 Procurement Officer Level 5 Senior Procurement Officer Level 6 Principal Procurement Consultant 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. Job Description Forms (JDF) are attached with outline the roles and responsibilities of each position. If you would like to further discuss these requirements, please reach out to the contact person listed below. 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. About You: In addition to being able to deliver the position responsibilities, our ideal candidates will be passionate about delivering quality customer service to our Department, working collaboratively with their team members and broader stakeholders and driving innovative solutions which deliver value for the WA community. Core leadership behaviors outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to these roles and the attached Job Description Forms outline which of the expectation contexts are applicable to each position. The expected behaviors may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process. Benefits of Working at DPLH DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to: A conveniently located central Perth office, located in the CBD above the Perth Underground rail; close to bus and City CAT services and a vibrant food and shopping precinct. Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance. 11.5% 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. 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. 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; and A written application of no more than 2 pages demonstrating why you are attracted to the advertised position(s) and how your skills and experience would support you in delivering the nominated role(s) (see the attached JDFs which outline the day to day responsibilities of each position). Please ensure you clearly select which position (or positions) you are applying for when applying. Further Information: If you would like to know more, please contact Sheridan Baldoni, Chief Procurement Officer on (08) 6551 96 or email dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Harley Coyne or Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Harley at 0427 272 , Barb at 0408 895 , or email us at dplh.wa.gov.au. 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 94or email dplh.wa.gov.au. 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 or SMS relay – 0423 677 . 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. 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. If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 94for any other queries. Closing Date – Monday 7 July 2025 @ 9:00 am
