Description:
The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is seeking qualified and experienced Urban and Regional Planners to undertake the role of the SCL1 Planning Officer, SCL2 Senior Planning Officer, and SCL3 Senior Planner.
The Department has a number of permanent and contract positions that are now available across the State in one of Western Australia’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies. Join our dynamic team and take the opportunity to channel your passion to guide and deliver the vision for planning across Western Australia, for the benefit of our community.
We are seeking professional, motivated and talented individuals with urban and regional planning qualifications and experience to undertake the role. You will prepare planning studies and reports on a range of planning matters, including amendments to local and region planning schemes, regional and local planning strategies, structure plans, local planning studies, the subdivision and development of land (statutory).
The roles are part of our Land Use Planning Division and provide planning advice and expertise to the Western Australian Planning Commission, Director General, Assistant Director General – Land Use Planning, Executive Planning Directors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent full-time and fixed term full-time opportunities. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the Department’s presence (in Perth and the broader regional areas of Western Australia including Albany, Bunbury, Karratha and Broome) in the next 24 months from completion of this recruitment process. The Perth office is located in Perth CBD in a convenient location, above the Perth Underground rail; close to the Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:
- An accredited tertiary degree qualification in Urban and Regional Planning and/or Development (or equivalent).
- Good working knowledge of the Western Australian planning system and WA planning framework with a strong understanding of complex structure planning proposals.
- Proven ability to respond to urban and regional planning proposals and work proactively and collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve planning outcomes.
Additionally, for SCL2 Senior Planning Officer, and SCL3 Senior Planner:
- Demonstrated experience working in the Western Australian planning system, or transferable experience in similar systems, including demonstrated experience in both the implementation and design of the planning framework (statutory and strategic planning).
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
The JDF for these positions will be available upon request.
About us
For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.
We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the Department and practical guidance on the process for you.
Benefits of Working at DPLH
DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
- 11% 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 caring and parenting
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.
Find out more about what motivates and fulfils our people in the work they do every day.
How to Apply
All applications are to be submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions. You will need to provide a:
- Maximum two (2) page Statement/Cover Letter demonstrating your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the requirements of the role(s) you are applying for.
- Applicants must submit a copy of their relevant degree in order to be considered for this role.
- Maximum six (6) page Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
Further Information
For further information, we encourage you to contact Cate Gustavsson, Executive Planning Director - Regional , on (08) 98927311 or Mat Selby, Executive A/Planning Director – Metropolitan on (08) 6551 9260.
In our pursuit of diversity, the Department encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Denika Seelander, our Aboriginal Employment Officer, about the recruitment process please contact her on 0461 552 881 or email aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
If you require technical assistance, or have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team on (08) 6551 9419 or via email on recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
Special Requirements for this position:
The Department will conduct National Police Clearances and Conflict-of-Interest Declaration and a Declaration of Outside Interests are to be completed by all applicants who are successful in this recruitment process.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.
Closing date is 9:00am AWST on Tuesday 30 April 2024.
It is expected that interviews will occur during May 2024. Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.