Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
The Planning Manager is responsible for coordinating State Agency referrals for development applications received through the 11B Significant Development Pathway. This includes receiving and providing advice within strict timeframes and reporting to Executive on how the Unit is meeting its key performance indicators.
The Planning Manager will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to resolve conflicting advice received by service authorities, and other government agencies to provide whole of Government advice to proponents. As a senior member of the team, the Planning Manager will guide and support other members of the State Referral Coordination Unit (SRCU) to build strong relationships, coordinate the delivery of consistent, efficient, and robust whole-of-government advice and provides an opportunity for industry, business, and community to work with government and collaborate on planning applications.
This is a fixed term, full-time or part time position. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.
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 approved equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience working in the WA planning system including experience in both preparing and implementing the planning framework.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects.
- Knowledge and understanding of contemporary project management principles and practices.
- Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Leading Others. Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes 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:
- Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the requirements outlined in the JDF. The requirement for an accredited tertiary degree qualification can be excluded if this is included in your CV.
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give Jackie Kirchlechner a call on 6551 9921 or email Jacqueline.Kirchlechner@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Jackie Kirchlechner or to seek their assistance with lodging your application.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Harley Coyne, our Aboriginal Employment Manager, about the recruitment process please contact him on 0427 272 913 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 – Monday 15 July @ 4:00pm
