Senior Planning Officer

Overview

Senior Planning Officer at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage in Western Australia. This role contributes to delivering Department and State government priorities to create a contemporary and strategic planning system, supports change, and helps regional communities thrive.

Location: Perth CBD. Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD, above the Perth Underground rail, close to Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.

Base pay range

A$129,211.00/yr - A$142,460.00/yr

Role summary

The Senior Planning Officer assists with the delivery of departmental and State priorities, reviews planning matters, undertakes planning projects, contributes to policy change and reviews to ensure they remain contemporary and fit for purpose, consults with client bodies and the public on planning projects and policy matters, and may undertake procedures related to infrastructure coordination. This is a pool recruitment process for permanent full-time and fixed-term opportunities that may arise within the Department or across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with investigation and reporting on a wide range of complex planning matters.
• Undertake planning projects, contribute to policy change and review existing policies to ensure they remain contemporary and fit for purpose.
• Consult with and advise client bodies and the public on planning projects and policy-related matters; may undertake procedures related to infrastructure coordination.
• Work in alignment with State government priorities and contribute to reform activities to enable sustainable growth.

To be successful for this position

• A degree in Urban and Regional Studies, Urban and Regional Planning or an approved equivalent degree relevant to planning is essential.
• Substantial experience working in the WA planning system with knowledge of planning practices, legislation, policy and systems and/or infrastructure coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in managing significant, complex projects or leading policy development and review.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex and/or competing information to make balanced recommendations.
• Highly developed communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with the leadership context and Personal Leadership within the Leadership Expectations.

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 reflects 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 process.

How to apply

All applications are submitted online. Select 'Apply for Job', located at either the top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions. You will need to provide:

• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements (maximum 4 pages), including two referees.
• Maximum two-page covering letter demonstrating criteria required to perform the role as described above and in the attached JDF.
• Copies of your relevant degree to be considered for this role.

Overseas qualification note: if you hold an overseas qualification you will need to provide supporting documentation for equivalency. Please have your degree assessed by DTWD's Overseas Qualification Unit (OQU) or contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.

About us

For more information on what we do and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is attractive, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website. We also provide an Applicant Information Pack with values and guidance.

Benefits of Working at DPLH

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home or other locations for better work-life balance.
• 12% 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
• Confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.

Accessibility & Special Requirements

The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for successful applicants. To be eligible for a permanent appointment you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency in Australia; for fixed-term appointments, you must have documentary evidence of entitlement to live and work in Australia for the contract duration.

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au. National Relay Service numbers: Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727; SMS relay – 0423 677 767.

Special requirements: late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted. We conduct a National Police Check and other standard pre-employment checks.

Closing date

Closing Date – 15 September 2025 @ 4:00pm

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Strategy/Planning and Project Management
• Industries: Government Administration, Community Development and Urban Planning, and Historical Sites

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