Executive Director - Multiple Opportunities

Job Description

Salary: Class 1-2 $196,542- $206,736 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Location: Perth metropolitan or regional WA locations will be considered Closing Date: 2025-01-31 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Primary Industries Development & Industry and Economic Development Please be advised that the closing date for this vacancy has been extended to Friday 31 January 2025. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) leads the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. We unlock and guide economic opportunities for these sectors and regions, balanced with the stewardship of our land and aquatic resources. In everything we do, we take the approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment. About the opportunities Following recent enhancements to our executive leadership structure, we are excited to offer the following positions for Senior Executive Service contracts for up to 5 years. We are seeking experienced leaders with an outstanding record of achievement at the executive level. The ideal candidates will be looking for a new challenge that includes maintaining effective working relationships, fostering a positive team culture, and providing staff and the Senior Leadership Team with the confidence to take an innovative approach to their work. Executive Director Broadacre Systems, Class 2 As a member of the pillar leadership team, the Executive Director at Broadacre Systems will lead the strategic vision and operations for the broadacre (grains) directorate, overseeing DPIRD’s diverse portfolio of agricultural and technological solutions for the grains industry. With a focus on research, innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, DPIRD drives research that will enhance supply chain logistics, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence. The pillar delivers cutting-edge technologies and services to support Western Australian farmers, processors, and distributors in maximising productivity. We are looking for a leader with a keen understanding of the grains sector, its market dynamics and environmental responsibilities, someone who is dedicated to fostering long-term growth and stakeholder relationships, creating value, and advancing best practices across the agricultural sector. Executive Director Intensive and Irrigated Plant Systems, Class 1 As a member of the pillar leadership team, the Executive Director for Intensive and Irrigated Plant systems will be responsible for delivering the state’s horticulture systems strategy in line with government economic and primary industry development policies and DPIRD’s strategic directions throughout the sector. The position will drive research, innovation and sustainability strategies, supporting horticulture in WA. The role also has responsibility for delivering business performance across multiple sectors. The ability to think strategically in a rapidly changing environment will be essential, and the capacity to develop and maintain industry stakeholder relationships will be highly valued. Executive Director Animal Systems, Class 1 As a member of the pillar leadership team, the Executive Director for Animal Systems will be responsible for delivering the state’s livestock and future farming systems strategies, including research and operations in line with government economic and primary industry development policies, as well as DPIRD’s strategic directions. The position will drive research, innovation, and sustainability strategies, supporting the broad animal sector in WA, along with developing resilience in future farming systems. This position is responsible for establishing and leading strategic engagement and partnerships with key government, research, and primary industry body stakeholders. Executive Director Agribusiness Food and Trade, Class 1 Lead the Agribusiness Food & Trade Directorate to provide market access, and trade and investment services for the State’s primary industries; knowledge, insights, and enabling support to agribusinesses across the State; promote WA food provenance and build the capacity of WA’s food production sector. This role supports both metropolitan and regional agribusinesses and maintains strong links with state and federal partners on trade, investment and market access. About you To be successful in these roles, you will have: An outstanding record of leadership and achievement at an executive level. The ability to develop and lead a reform agenda, identify strategic priorities and create value for the Department and State. An exceptional ability to establish trusting relationships, align teams, collaborate, partner, and manage and influence stakeholders around shared priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility to navigate change and manage evolving priorities. A high level of personal integrity and ability to role model DPIRD’s values. A passion and vision for delivering outcomes, being curious, creative and courageous, and leading others in a changing environment. For further information and requirements for these roles, please see attached Job Description Forms (JDF). Equity and Diversity At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency. How to Apply Click the Apply button and attach the following to your application: A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees. A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to this opportunity, and align with DPIRD’s values and the Public Sector Commission’s Leadership Expectations, as outlined in the JDF. Please clearly state which position(s) you are applying for. You may use one CV and letter to apply for more than one position. It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement, Job Description Form and any other related information. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process. It is expected that interviews for these vacancies will be held in late January/early February 2025 with appointments expected in March. If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943. Employment Conditions and Additional Information DPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies. Am I eligible to apply? 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. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application. You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment . If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense. This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term vacancies that arise in DPIRD. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision. The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required. Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted) #J-18808-Ljbffr