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Strategy and Planning are seeking to establish a pool of Senior Consultants - Land Planning for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2025 and up to the end of August 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The Infrastructure division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services.

The Infrastructure Strategy and Planning directorate is responsible for the development of strategic asset plans, policies and processes within an asset planning framework, and land planning and acquisition of school sites.

The Role

Senior Consultants coordinate all aspects of strategic planning for future public school site requirements. This includes the development and maintenance of a strategic plan for all future government school site requirements for the whole of the state, assisting with the process for obtaining due diligence site inspections for future school sites, provision of school site planning input into the Department's Geographic Information System planning database and reviewing recommended land use proposals that are located close to primary school sites.

Suitable applicants will align work practices with the objectives of the branch and work collaboratively with all members within the team to achieve the desired outcomes. They will be required to maintain a focus on customer service delivery and continuous improvement of services. They will develop and maintain effective communication links and working relationships to ensure access to diverse specialist knowledge.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located inEast Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
  
  

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ikmal Ahmad, Principal Consultant Land Planning on 9264 4435 or ikmal.ahmad@education.wa.edu.au

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
  
  

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
• Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and research skills together with the ability to apply strategic thinking and develop strategic options to provide innovative and creative solutions to complex problems and prepare complex reports.
• Demonstrated knowledge of school site planning principles, issues and government related processes and demonstrated knowledge of urban planning principles and processes.
• Demonstrated high-level oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation, mediation and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals and groups at all levels to achieve required project/program outcomes in a planning context.
• Demonstrated computing skills with proficiency in the suite of Microsoft Office products.
  
  

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE987799

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 01 September 2025Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typePart-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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