Principal Policy Planner

Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.
We are looking for an experienced Principal Policy Planner to join the Department Planning, Lands and Heritage’s (DPLH) Land Use Planning Policy team within our Strategy and Engagement division.
Our Principal Policy Planner is responsible for the coordination, design, development and review of land use planning policies and related instruments. They also lead the analysis of complex planning matters to identify opportunities for reform of legislative and policy frameworks. They provide expert policy, program and information advice to Department and Minister and facilitate the appropriate interpretation and implementation of programs and policies to support the agency and Government policy initiatives. strategies and projects.
You will also manage major policy planning matters and project activities to support the effective implementation of policy initiatives.
This is a fixed term, full-time position until June 2026. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise across the Department and 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:

• A degree in Urban and Regional Studies or Urban and Regional Planning or an approved equivalent (including Environmental Science or similar) degree relevant to planning.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning or complex policy development, supported by a sound knowledge of land use planning practice, legislation and policy.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire meaningful knowledge and understanding of different subject matters quickly and the ability to analyse the situation, identify issues and provide strategic advice on this acquired knowledge.
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to communicate findings through various formats to a range of audiences.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Leading Others as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of . Leading Others context is about motivating and enabling others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the agency. 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 .
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Benefits of Working at DPLH
DPLH offers a broad range of benefits with just some listed here:

• 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.

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:

• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
• Copy of all relevant qualifications and/or degree in order to be considered for this role to be submitted with your application.
• Maximum three (3) page covering letter, addressing the selection criteria 2 – 4 outlined above.

Further Information
If you would like to know more, please give Chris Longley a call on (08) 6551 9216 or email to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Chris Longley 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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