Deputy Director General Housing Policy and Development

VenuesWest; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Deputy Director General of Housing Policy and Development to lead the planning and management of social housing in Western Australia. This key leadership role involves overseeing more than 500 staff and managing assets valued over $750 million annually. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a relevant degree, and experience in public policy and financial management. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Professional development

Generous leave entitlements

Modern workspaces

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and management, especially in a public sector context.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex arrangements and manage large teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of housing policies and government priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and asset management for social and affordable housing.
• Provide strategic direction across jurisdictions and sectors.
• Manage a large workforce and oversee extensive asset portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Negotiation

Financial Management

Asset Management

Education

Relevant degree in Public Policy or Management

Job description

Overview

Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.

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, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• 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, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an 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 programs

About The Role

As a member of the Department of Housing and Works (DHW) Executive Leadership Group, this leadership role is accountable for embodying DHW Values and plays a critical part in the delivery of DHW’s and Government priorities.

The Deputy Director General Housing Policy and Development is accountable for the planning, delivery, maintenance and management of the Government’s Residential Building Program. This includes delivering housing priorities for the Government to ensure growing and maintaining the supply of social and affordable housing and improving how these critical assets are procured and managed.

The role provides leadership, direction and management of strategic housing and asset management strategy, including complex negotiations across all jurisdictions and sectors on the development of planning, policy, funding and programs; monitor and report on performance to optimise the value of the asset portfolio and to protect the Department’s investment, financial interests and reputation.

This role manages more than 500 staff and is responsible for leading the portfolio, planning, development and asset management of more than 50,000 land and built-form assets across Western Australia with a current Asset Investment Program of more than $750 million per annum.

The Deputy Director General is part of the Department’s Executive Leadership Group and works closely with Ministers, including the Minister for Housing, to deliver Ministerial and Government housing priorities.

The leadership context for this role is Executive Leader. This context is about shaping complex initiatives covering multiple business areas as well as having a key responsibility in corporate governance. To be successful for the role, you will need to demonstrate the expected behaviours and mindsets in this context.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the portfolio, planning, development and asset management of social and affordable housing and related assets; develop and implement planning, policy, funding and programs; monitor performance and protect the Department’s financial interests and reputation.

Provide leadership, direction and management of strategic housing and asset management strategy across jurisdictions and sectors; negotiate complex arrangements to maximise asset value and program outcomes.

Manage a large workforce (over 500 staff) and oversee more than 50,000 land and built-form assets with an asset investment program exceeding $750 million per year.

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).
• A one-page cover letter detailing your suitability and experience relevant to this opportunity.
• Up to three pages addressing the key responsibilities, skills and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description, Essential Work-Related Requirements (Selection Criteria), and the leadership expectations of the role.

You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.

Psychometric testing and/or virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job-Related Information

Please contact Ms Jennifer Grove, Partner at Gerard Daniels on 0438 066 013 or via email at [e-mail] for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub 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.

Due to the Public Sector Reform announced earlier this year, the Department of Communities is currently providing some corporate and support services to DHW, including recruitment support. If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact Fiona Grey, Principal HR Business Partner – Executive Employment [e-mail] mentioning the vacancy reference number 012516 for assistance.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Fiona Grey, Principal HR Business Partner – Executive Employment on 0401 160 330 or via email at [e-mail]. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

The Department may conduct an Executive Search to supplement the field of applicants.

Currently there is one full-time, fixed-term Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment for up to 5 years 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 Department within the next twelve months on a full-time, part-time, fixed-term basis.

Position Title Deputy Director General Housing Policy and Development

Agency Housing and Works, Department of

Salary Special Division Public Servant Non-CEO Band 2 “An attractive remuneration package" PSCSAA 2024

Location Perth (inc travel to Osborne Park and Fremantle)

Unit/Division Housing Policy and Development

Branch Housing Policy and Development

Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No. 012516

Closing Date 2025-10-17 4:00 PM