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Principal Planning and Engineering Officer
Salary: PSCSAA 2022, Level SCL4, $134,613 - $143,896 pa
Location: Perth
Unit/Division: Strategy and Engagement
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: 00025384
Closing Date: 2024-04-08 4:00 PM
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Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Planning and Engineering Officer to join the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage Infrastructure team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning and development of WA community by planning for the transport infrastructure and associated road design.
You would be responsible for leading a team with a broad range of responsibilities to lead and deliver strategic development of policy and projects and provide high level advice on engineering practices and standards and policy issues as it relates to transport planning. The Department is seeking leaders that can effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders and will represent the Department professionally and with integrity.
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:
Extensive skills, knowledge and experience and proficient in:
- Transport planning, traffic engineering, traffic modelling and road design.
- Preparing and/or reviewing traffic and transport reports and providing specialist technical advice and recommendations to a range of stakeholders.
- Project management and contract management.
- Proven capacity in building and enhancing stakeholder relationships in a multidisciplinary environment, using effective negotiation and facilitation skills to achieve positive outcomes.
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic or Transport Engineering or an approved equivalent, eligible for corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers.
- Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.
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 .
We have a comprehensive 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.
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:
- A maximum three (3) page covering letter demonstrating your extensive skills, knowledge and experience required for the role (as outlined above);
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees; and
- Applicants must submit copies of their relevant degree in order to be considered for this role.
If you would like to know more, please give Tanvir Asgar a call on (08) 6551 9926 or email to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Tanvir Asgar or seek assistance with lodging your application.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Denika Seelander, our Aboriginal Employment Officer, about the recruitment process please contact her on 0461 552 881 or email
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 .
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.
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