Be part of something bigger and help shape our future!

DPLH are seeking expressions of interest from highly motivated and engaged individuals who may be interested in short term employment opportunities (up to twelve (12) months).  The register will be used to fill a range of positions that may become available across the Department at short notice.

At the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) we plan and manage land and protect our heritage for all Western Australians.

Positions will be fixed term in duration (up to 12 months) and either full time or part time across a broad range of disciplines and include:

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Architecture
• Administration and Executive Support
• Customer Service
•  Project Management and Support
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Communications and Media Relations
• Engineering
• Environment
• Aboriginal Heritage
• Heritage Conservation
• Data Analytics
• Land Administration
• Policy Development and Strategy

DPLH offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment with a broad range of benefits available for employees. For more information on what we do and why working at DPLH is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department’s career page on the DPLH website.

Eligibility

The Department will conduct National Coordinated Criminal History Checks (NCCHC) for all successful candidates.

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 being offered.  

Referee reports will also be obtained for any suitable applicants prior to being offered employment.

Please note placement on the temporary employment register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

How to Apply

Visit our Temporary Employment Register for more information and to register your interest.

You will need to provide a:

• Current CV which has enough detail to showcase your skills, knowledge, and work experience including any relevant education history and qualifications that you hold and details of any referees who can validate your skills and experience.

We also welcome applications from individuals who are in the final stages of completing their studies and looking to commence their career.

Further Information

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.

After lodging your application, you may be contacted to attend an informal interview as suitable vacancies becomes available. Your details will stay on our temporary employment register for a period of three (3) months, after which time, you will need to reapply

For further information about the temporary employment register or if you require assistance in lodging your interest, please contact our Recruitment team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.