Assistant Director Strategic Communications

Location Osborne Park Directorate Position Details State Salary Review: Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 per annum (PSCSAA 2024) Work Type: Permanent – Full Time Closing Date: 2025‑12‑02 4:00 PM About the Department The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals, and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, state fleet management, procurement, planning, and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. Benefits Flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week Professional development, training, and on‑the‑job learning to advance your career Generous leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long‑service leave every 7 years, option to purchase additional leave each year; access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work Access to activity‑based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work Corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programmes Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group About the Role The Assistant Director, Strategic Communications is responsible for leading a cohesive approach across the Department of Housing and Works (DHW) to manage communications and media relations activity. The position leads the creation of communications materials and recommends optimal channels to maximise engagement for proactive and reactive issues, both internal and external to DHW. Key relationships include the Minister’s office, senior executives across DHW and the wider public sector, and business and industry leaders. You will keep the Executive Leadership Group (ELG) informed of the strength of these relationships and potential for interaction between them, with a key focus on high‑profile/high‑risk issues or opportunities. About You We are seeking an experienced leader for this busy internal and external facing function. With a strategic communications focus, you will lead a multi‑discipline team to develop and deliver activities that meet the needs of customers and showcase the important work DHW delivers across the State. Your proven experience in building and maintaining high‑profile relationships will be essential for effectively managing communications issues in a complex, dynamic, and politically sensitive environment. This position operates in a dynamic context. You will motivate and enable others to deliver high‑quality work while balancing time between doing the work and coaching, guiding, and developing others. How to Apply If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward‑thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only: A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor). Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role. Please note that the leadership behaviours will be assessed on both CV and cover letter. Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late or incomplete applications. Further Job‑Related Information To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the provides information on working in Western Australia, including guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships. Currently there is one (1) permanent full‑time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty‑four (24) months on a full‑time, part‑time, permanent or fixed‑term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. The Department may conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr