Administrative Roles- Appointment Pool - Level 4

Government of Western Australia

  • Perth, WA
  • $95,782-100,526 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 99/25
Closing Date: 2025-09-19 4:00 PMWe are a forward thinking, fast paced organisation looking for effective and experienced administrative professionals to join our teams.ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES – APPOINTMENT POOL – Level 4If you thrive in fast-paced environments and bring experience in administration and customer service, we want to hear from you!We are advertising an appointment pool to fill a number of current vacancies across our multidisciplinary teams and establish a pool of applicants to fill future vacancies that may arise.We are looking for strong communicators, who are proactive, committed and professional to fill roles of executive assistants, senior commission support officers, administration officers, senior committee support officers, project administration support, and other relevant positions across our diverse work areas.Please be aware, some of these positions will be forward-facing customer service focussed with work from home (WFH) arrangements to be on an ad hoc basis to meet business needs.You could be working in any of our divisions including Land Use Management, Land Use Planning, Heritage and Property Services, Office of the Director General, Reform Design and State Assessment, Business and Corporate Services, Strategy and Engagement or other business areas.This is a pool recruitment process for permanent full-time, part-time, and fixed term full-time and part-time opportunities. Suitable applicants will be placed in a Pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 12 months from the initial date of appointment.The Department is in prime position within the Perth CBD, above the Perth Underground train station, close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.To be successful for Level 4, you need to demonstrate these requirements:
  • Well-developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Considerable analytical skills, with experience interpreting and applying legislation.
  • Strong research and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to translate information into clear and succinct written recommendations, reports and briefings for the tailored audience.
  • Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, meet multiple deadlines and work with minimum supervision.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative and/or executive support services.
Core leadership behaviours outlined in are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of . The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.Please note, there are no job description forms attached to this advert and these can be provided if you are found suitable in the pool.The panel may elect to utilise a number of different assessment methods (ie online interviews, task/assessment, referee reports) as part of this process to assess applicants. Applicants will be informed during the various assessment stages.About usFor 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 .We have a comprehensive to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.Benefits of Working at DPLHDPLH 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.
  • Maximum two (2) page covering letter, addressing the work-related requirements above.
Further Information:If you would like to know more, please give a call on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au and a recruitment consultant can discuss the role(s) in further detail. Please do not send your application to the Recruitment email listed above.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 002 or email us at .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 Recruitment team on (08) 6551 9419 or email .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 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

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