Director, Office of the Chief Executive

Landgate; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Landgate in Western Australia is seeking a Director, Office of the Chief Executive to provide visible, strategic leadership across the agency and to align priorities with government and Board expectations. You will influence decisions at the highest levels and guide the organisation’s strategic direction while leading a high-performing team through complex, sensitive issues.

You will build strong relationships with the CEO, Corporate Executive, Board, Minister’s Office and senior stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Extensive executive and governance leadership experience.
• Ability to provide trusted strategic advice to CEO and Board.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior government and board stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead with purpose and build a high-performing Office of the Chief Executive team.
• Shape strategic direction by translating priorities into clear advice and actions.
• Influence decisions at the highest level including CEO, Board and Minister’s Office.
• Connect strategy to outcomes aligning Government expectations with Landgate’s objectives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Governance experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Change management

Job description

Step into a role where your leadership and strategic influence will help shape decisions, priorities and outcomes across the agency.

About the team/business unit

The Office of the Chief Executive supports Landgate’s Chief Executive who, under delegated authority from the Landgate Board, administers the day-to-day operations of Landgate.

About the role

Lead where it matters. Help shape what comes next for Landgate

As Director, Office of the Chief Executive, you’ll provide visible, strategic leadership across Landgate, leading an important team and creating alignment between people, priorities and outcomes. You’ll be a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive Officer, bring clarity to complex and sensitive issues, and influence decisions across Corporate Executive, the Board, Government and senior stakeholders. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, build strong relationships and help shape Landgate’s strategic direction.

What will you be doing

• Lead with purpose – Inspire and empower the Office of the Chief Executive team, creating a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Shape strategic direction – Turn complex priorities and emerging issues into clear advice, direction and action.
• Influence at the highest level – Build trusted relationships with the Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Executive, Board, Minister’s Office and senior stakeholders.
• Connect strategy to outcomes – Bring together Government expectations, Board priorities and Landgate’s strategic objectives to drive meaningful agency outcomes.

We’re offering this opportunity as a permanent appointment, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to make a lasting impact at Landgate.

What’s in it for you?

At Landgate, we're committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid working arrangement
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, public service holidays, long service leave, and purchased leave options
• Contemporary, activity-based workspaces designed to support collaboration, focus and flexibility
• A supportive team culture that prioritises wellbeing, work-life balance and employee wellness
• Opportunities to get involved in diversity, inclusion and cultural initiatives that help create a workplace

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Lead strategically – Extensive executive and governance leadership experience navigating complexity, providing trusted strategic advice and aligning Government, Board and organisational priorities with integrity and accountability.
• Influence with credibility – Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills with the proven ability to build and sustain trusted executive-level relationships, negotiate effectively and influence outcomes across Boards, Ministerial Offices, government agencies and senior stakeholders in complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Navigate Complexity: Proven ability to manage complex, sensitive and high-profile issues, applying sound judgement, critical thinking and political acumen to deliver coordinated responses and successful outcomes.
• Shape strategic outcomes – Demonstrated experience providing trusted, high-level strategic advice to senior executives, anticipating emerging risks, identifying opportunities and influencing outcomes across complex organisational, Government and stakeholder environments.
• Lead and empower – Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering accountability, adaptability and collaboration while building capability to deliver strategic priorities.

Eligibility to apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid work visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

About Landgate

Landgate is Western Australia’s land information authority. Through efficient and contemporary land information services, Landgate contributes to WA’s economic security and prosperity. We support our customers through our trusted data and services, which underpin WA land titles, property information and valuations, maps and location-based information. Landgate fosters a culture of inclusion, appreciating unique perspectives and opportunities that a diverse workforce generates. Our shared values help to define the culture of our organisation and highlight what is important to us. We offer a purpose-driven, collaborative, and flexible work environment, with opportunities to advance in your career.

Our values guide how we work:

• RESPECT: listening, valuing each voice and creating belonging
• TOGETHER: collaborating with shared purpose
• ADAPT: embracing change and building future capability
• OWN: acting with integrity and accountability

Equity and Diversity

Landgate is committed to improving employment opportunities and representation across our organisation.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to increasing representation of First Nations people, young people, people with disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

As a measure to support this commitment, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this recruitment process. First Nations applicants who are deemed suitable and meet the requirements of the role may be prioritised for appointment.

Landgate is a safe and inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and believes better outcomes are achieved when different perspectives, experiences and ideas are welcomed.

For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website .

Privacy and your personal information

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Other Important Information You Need to Know!

This is a full time permanent position, however part time arrangements may be considered. Further offers may be made as other similar (permanent or fixed term) role arise.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than twelve months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a National Police Certificate.

If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the applicationand assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact [e-mail] .