Director Planning Appeals

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is seeking an experienced planning professional to undertake the role of the Director Planning Appeals.
The Director role provides strategic leadership, direction and day-to-day management to the Planning Appeals directorate with respect to State Administration Tribunal (SAT) applications and associated matters including the management of all aspects of the operational performance of the program area to ensure administration of statutory functions is undertaken in compliance with the relevant legislation or regulatory framework.
The Director provides high level planning advice and expertise to the Western Australian Planning Commission, Director General, Chief Planning Advisor, Executive Director Development Assessment Panels, Assistant Directors General, relevant divisions the State Solicitors Office and other stakeholders. The Director also identifies opportunities for improvements to the planning framework to inform review of legislation, policy and planning reform.
This is a permanent full-time position. This recruitment process may be used to fill future similar roles that arise across the WA public sector in the next 12 months.
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• An accredited tertiary degree qualification, in Urban and Regional Planning and/or Development.
• Detailed working knowledge of the Western Australian planning system and WA planning framework with a strong understanding of planning law.
• Extensive experience working in the Western Australian planning system, or transferable experience in similar systems, including demonstrated experience in both the implementation and design of the planning framework (statutory and strategic planning).
• Excellent interpersonal and SAT application management skills including proven ability to respond to complex planning proposals and work proactively and collaboratively across stakeholders and legal sectors to achieve planned outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and mediation skills with strong experience in effectively solving problems and managing conflicting needs and expectations.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role, and you’ll need to demonstrate these in the context of . Leading Leaders context is about getting results through leaders and their teams in a single business area, and by influencing leaders in other business areas.
In our pursuit of diversity at senior levels, the Department encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities.
As a senior member of the organisation, you will champion the Department’s values, fostering integrity, respect, collaboration, professionalism and innovation within an environment of transparency and accountability and we expect all successful candidates to be capable of operating in line with these beliefs. Successful candidates will also need to operate within the Public Sector's Code of Ethics.
Our Values: Integrity – Respect – Collaboration – Professionalism – Innovation
PS Code of Ethics: Personal Integrity – Relationships with others - Accountability
What do our people think about our Department?
We are passionate. Our strength is in our diversity, and our shared vision for a better Western Australia – today and tomorrow.
We embrace the challenging but rewarding nature of our work, in a flexible and forward-thinking workplace.
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Further Information: If you would like to know more, please give Sally Grebe a call on (08) 6551 9433 or email sally.grebe@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Sally or seek assistance with lodging your application.
Accessibility and Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, or 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 via email on
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 two (2) page covering letter, addressing the requirements outlined.
• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.

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Special Requirements for this Position: The Department will conduct National Police Clearances and Conflict-of-Interest Declaration and a Declaration of Outside Interests are to be completed by all applicants who are successful in this recruitment process.
Applications must be submitted prior to 4.00pm AWST on Monday 5 February 2024. It is expected that interviews will occur in mid-February 2024.
Lodgement is system generated, and any submissions made on or after 4.00pm will not be accepted.