Formed in 2017, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage brings all land use and heritage responsibilities under one umbrella to shape the future of our cities, regions and towns.
Responsible for state-level land use planning and management, and oversight of Aboriginal cultural heritage and built heritage matters, the department supports four Ministers and administers a wide range of legislation.
They plan how to make the best use of the State’s natural and built assets for the sustainable and responsible development of all Western Australian communities, through evidence-based research, integrated policy development and stakeholder engagement.
Their key focus areas are:
At the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, cultural diversity is undoubtedly one of the greatest strengths of the Department. They are committed to practices that recognise and optimise the benefits that cultural diversity brings to any organisation and to providing all staff, stakeholders and customers with the opportunity to make contributions to their strategic objectives.
To work with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, all applications are submitted online.
Your application should include:
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement.
The Department recognises that its people are its most important asset. It aims to ensure it has the right capability and culture to support its strategic agenda and achieve great outcomes for Western Australia.
Professional development is based on the 70:20:10 principle where staff are encouraged to learn on the job from colleagues and through formal learning. They deliver a range of internal courses tailored to their staff and their organisational context and also support staff to attend external programs to build their capability and professional expertise.
The Department has a dedicated performance development process that supports its Statement of Strategic Intent, and its values. The process is aligned to the outcome of enriching their capability and building a high-performing and engaged workforce as well as fostering an effective organisation where people want to work.
All Department employees have access to development opportunities on a fair and equitable basis and are encouraged to apply for acting and promotion opportunities when they arise.
The Department offers competitive employment conditions including a flexible working environment in line with changing business needs, healthy work/life balance options, and quality professional learning and development opportunities.
Flexible work options can be negotiated where appropriate and achievable in accordance with business needs. These may include:
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