Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Senior Planning and Engineering Officers to join our Strategic and Engagement team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the planning and engineering aspects of various complex transport planning projects in accordance with government regulations and standards. You will also be reporting on transport matters related to urban planning and development applications. You will need to liaise at a senior level with other government agencies, local governments, private organisations, client bodies and community groups with the aim to inform the pathway forward and find solutions to complex planning issues.
You will prepare Ministerial briefs and responses to Ministerial correspondences as well as represent the Department (DPLH) and the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) at State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) hearings and mediations.
This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent full-time, and fixed term full-time opportunities. Suitable applicants will be placed in a Pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 12 months.
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 comprehensive skills, 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.
- Demonstrated ability in conceptional and analytical skills and the ability to communicate the findings within the planning system, planning practices, legislation, policy and systems.
- 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.
- A degree in Civil, Traffic or Transport Engineering or Urban/ Regional Planning is essential.
- Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below.
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.
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.
How to apply
All applications are 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 three (3) page covering letter demonstrating your comprehensive skills, knowledge and experience required for the role (as outlined above);
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees; and
- Applicants must submit copies of their relevant degree in order to be considered for this role.
Further Information
If you would like to know more, please give Tanvir Asgar 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.
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
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.
Special Requirements for this position
The Department will conduct National Police Clearances for applicants successful to 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.
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 – Tuesday, 2 April 2024 @ 9:00am
