Policy & Grants Manager / Policy & Grants Officer

Policy & Grants Manager / Policy & Grants Officer Agency: Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage – Perth WA Join one of WA's most innovative and forward‑thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting. Interviews for shortlisted applicants will occur in mid‑January. We're looking for enthusiastic and analytically inclined people for the Urban Greening and Coastal teams in our Strategy & Engagement division. Roles & Responsibilities Level 7 Policy and Grants Manager (Urban Greening team, permanent) Strategic oversight, management and administration of grant programmes and related policies. Build and maintain stakeholder partnerships to support urban greening or Coast WA programmes, including grants, incentives, land use policies and associated activities. Lead and manage staff in a program environment, planning and delivering high‑quality services while managing competing priorities and resources. Apply conceptual, research and analytical skills to develop effective strategy and policy. Promote an overall vision for planning programmes in line with stakeholder and community value. Level 6 Policy and Grants Officer (Urban Greening team, permanent) Plan and deliver programs and services to a high standard, managing competing priorities and resources. Produce clear written recommendations, reports, policies and briefings. Administer grants, including planning, preparation, delivery, assessment, monitoring and acquittal. Apply knowledge of budget and financial management processes, including procurement. Demonstrate core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations. Benefits of Working at DPLH Flexible working arrangements, including working from home or alternate work locations. 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 care and parenting. Free access to a confidential employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your family. How to Apply All applications are submitted online. Select 'Apply for Job' and follow the instructions. You will need to provide a: Comprehensive CV detailing your skills, experience and key achievements, including the details of two referees (one being your current or most recent manager). A cover letter of no more than one page detailing your experience with grants and budget management. Further Information To learn more about the Urban Greening team, contact Nicholas Dufty. To learn more about the Coastal team, contact Vivienne Panizza. Do not send your application to Nicholas or Vivienne, nor seek their assistance with lodging your application. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may contact Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team for a confidential discussion about the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Statement The Department is an equal opportunity employer. Under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act, 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 For assistance with this recruitment process, contact our HR Services team. Special Requirements for this Position The Department will conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check for successful applicants. To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. For a fixed‑term appointment, you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the duration of the contract. All documents must be saved in MS Word (.docx) or PDF format. Late, emailed and pro‑forma applications will not be accepted. Closing Date 9 December 4:00pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr