Planning Officer
Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 pa, PSCSAA 2022
Hello! Kaya! Ngaji! Nyinda Barndi! Waiba!
Exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, person living with disability and/or Youth (age 24 and below).
At Finance we’re committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.
We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.
Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.
Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the ‘best place to work’ which means we value flexibility and diversity.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
- significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
- generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.
- flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.
As a part of our commitment to improving diversity within our workforce we have identified this vacant position as an opportunity to appoint an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, person living with a disability and/or Youth (age 24 and under). Therefore, Sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, apply to this recruitment process and only applications from these specified diversity groups will be considered.
Our dedication to Diversity and Inclusion ensures we conduct inclusive recruitment practises to enable all candidates to take part in this process. We encourage you to reach out to Susan Cowling on (08) 6551 1483 or Susan.Cowling@finance.wa.gov.au to discuss any adjustments or accommodations you may require, to support you in this recruitment process.
About The Role:
The Planning Officer role is in the Statutory Planning team within the Statutory Planning and Asset Policy group. The Planning Officer is responsible for investigating, assessing and reporting on a range of land and planning matters, including site investigations, due diligence, statutory approvals, land assembly, and land and planning advice for the delivery of public works projects.
About You:
We are looking for a values-driven person with experience in land investigations and statutory planning approvals, and who has a desire to be involved in the delivery of projects for the WA community.
You will demonstrate personal leadership by taking personal accountability for delivering excellence and supporting your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn. The successful candidate will demonstrate the behaviours and mindsets in the context of Personal Leadership when undertaking the role. For more information about leadership expectations, see PSC Leadership Expectations.
The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.
How to Apply:
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees with one being you current or most recent manager.
- Covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, providing an example of how you identified and addressed an issue when preparing statutory planning and/or land investigation documents.
You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.
Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.
You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department’s Values throughout the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.
Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Susan Cowling on (08) 6551 1483 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 and quote VCID02997 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent, or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.