Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
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.
Accessibility: If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and reporting on transport matters related to the planning and development of Western Australia?
The Senior Planning and Engineering Officer is responsible for delivering road planning projects, reporting on transport matters related to urban planning and development applications, investigating and coordinating a range of transport planning and policy issues and engaging with both internal and external stakeholders, representing the Department and the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) at SAT hearings and mediations.
This is a permanent, full-time positions, (however consideration may be given to applicants seeking part-time opportunities). This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate your comprehensive skills, knowledge and experience in:
- Transport planning, traffic engineering, traffic modelling and/or road design.
- Demonstrated ability in conceptional and analytical skills and the ability to communicate the findings within the planning system, planning practices, legislation, policy and systems.
- Preparing and/or reviewing traffic and transport reports and providing technical advice and recommendations to a range of stakeholders within the statutory framework.
- Developing scope of works, project management and/ or contract management.
- Highly developed written and oral communications, presentation and interpersonal skills, including proven capacity to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.
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.
What do our employees think about our Department?
We are passionate. Our strength is in our diversity and our shared vision for a better Western Australia – today and tomorrow.
We embrace the challenging but rewarding nature of our work in a flexible, forward-thinking workplace.
Find out about what motivates and fulfils our people in the work they do every day.
Our Activity Based Work (ABW) environment reflects the diverse types of work we do and creates opportunities for us to choose how we work together. We are evolving, reducing our footprint, and strengthening our identity so that together we can continue developing innovative and efficient solutions for Western Australia’s future. To view how we operate in an Activity Based Work environment, please click here.
To find out more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit the Careers at the Department page on the DPLH website.
The Department's values are an integral part of how we do business, and we expect all successful candidates to demonstrate that you are the right cultural fit with a positive and can-do attitude, therefore alignment with our values should be incorporated into your application.
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.
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give a call on (08) 6551 9926 or email Tanvir.asgar@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Tanvir Asgar or seek assistance with lodging your application.
How to apply:
Apply now by submitting the following;
- A maximum three (3) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined above;
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
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.
Special Requirements for this position:
The Department will conduct National Police Clearances for applicants successful to this recruitment process.
A degree in Civil, Traffic or Transport Engineering or Urban / Regional Planning is essential.
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.
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 17 October, 2023 – @ 4:00pm
