Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
About Us:
The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) is responsible for planning and managing land and heritage for all West Australians – now and into the future.
We lead and advise on key projects across the state. Our key focus areas are:
- Aboriginal heritage and lands management
- Crown land administration
- Historic heritage conservation services
- Integrated land and infrastructure policy development
- Land use planning and policy development
The vast scope of our work ranges from managing much-loved State assets such as Fremantle Prison and Whiteman Park, to overseeing the Aboriginal Lands Trust and Crown land estates, to working closely with other state government departments on strategic government projects such as MetroNet.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal people, young people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency. To find out more about the Department and what we have to offer please visit Careers at the Department page on the DPLH website.
If you 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 email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au
The Opportunity:
Do you have experience in an Infrastructure Planning environment?
If so, then we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a Senior Planning and Engineering Officer to join DPLH in our Infrastructure Policy and Planning team, within the Strategy and Engagement Division. If you have a degree in Civil, Traffic or Transport Engineering or Urban/ Regional Planning relevant to Transport Planning and skills and experience in transport planning, we encourage you to apply.
In this role, you would be responsible for delivering road planning projects, reporting on transport matters related to urban planning and development applications, investigating, and contributing to a range of transport planning and policy issues and engaging with stakeholders.
This is a permanent full-time position; however, consideration may be given to applicants seeking part-time opportunities. Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part-time) vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months.
The Infrastructure Policy and Planning branch assists in the coordination of infrastructure, scheme amendments, policy development and provides transport planning advice to metropolitan and regional planning directorates within the DPLH, as well as external agencies.
If you would like to know more, please give Parwez Jahmeerbacus, Principal Planning and Engineering Officer a call on (08) 6551 9233 or email Parwez.Jahmeerbacus@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail (please don’t send your application to Parwez or seek assistance with lodging your application).
To be successful in this role, you need to demonstrate skill, knowledge and experience in:
- Transport planning, traffic engineering, traffic modelling and/ or road design.
- Preparing and/or reviewing traffic and transport reports from a transport planning statutory viewpoint.
- Developing scope of works, project management and/ or contract management.
- Providing technical advice and recommendations to a range of stakeholders within the statutory framework.
- Technical report writing.
If this role sounds appealing, apply now by submitting the following:
- A maximum three (3) page covering letter demonstrating your skills and experience required for the role (as outlined above)
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your knowledge and key achievements
- A copy of your relevant qualification/s
The Department's values are an integral part of how we do business and we expect all successful candidates to be capable of operating in line with these beliefs. Successful candidates would also need to operate within the Public Sector's Code of Ethics.
Our Values: Integrity – Respect – Collaboration – Professionalism – Innovation
Public Sector Code of Ethics: Personal Integrity – Relationships with others – Accountability
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership. The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
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 read the Applicant Information Pack.
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.
To be eligible for permanent employment in the Public Sector, applicants must be able to provide a copy of proof of residency (i.e. citizenship, permanent residence or a valid working visa). If you are on a working visa, you may be eligible for temporary appointments. Before an appointment is granted you must provide your passport details so that your working rights in Australia can be verified. While these details will be sufficient in the application, the original document will need to be sighted prior to appointment.
If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
Closing Date: 12 September 2023, 4.00pm AWST
