Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.

Are you a transport engineer wanting to make a genuine difference in planning the infrastructure future of our state? The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage are looking for our next Engineering Officers!

As the Engineering Officer you will assist in delivering road planning projects, reporting on transport matters related to urban planning and development applications, investigating and contributing to a range of transport planning and policy issues, engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.

This is an open pool recruitment process for permanent full-time, and fixed term full-time opportunities. Suitable applicants will be placed in a Pool from which appointments may be made for similar vacancies for a period of 12 months.

Our Perth office is located in the 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 the following key requirements:

• Skill, knowledge and experience in transport planning, traffic engineering, traffic modelling and/or road design.
• Well-developed skills, knowledge and experience in critical thinking and/or problem-solving including a high level of conceptual and analytical ability.
• Skill, knowledge and experience in technical report writing.
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context of Personal Leadership as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership. The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

This position also requires:

• A current Western Australian ‘C-A’ Class (car) motor vehicle driver’s licence.
• A degree in Civil, Traffic or Transport Engineering or Urban/Regional Planning is essential.

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 DPLH website.

We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack 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.
• 11.5% 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.
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the key requirements for the position mentioned above and in the Job Description Form, attached.
• Copies of your relevant degree/s as mentioned in the requirements above.

Please beware if you hold an overseas qualification you will need to provide supporting documentation of proof of assessment for equivalency. Please feel free to have your degree assessed by DTWD’s Overseas Qualification Unit (OQU) or alternatively contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email [email protected].

Further Information:

If you would like to know more, please give Tanvir Asgar a call on (08) 6551 9926 or email [email protected] to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Tanvir or to seek their assistance with lodging your application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Harley Coyne or Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Harley at 0427 272 913, Barb at 0408 895 002, or email us at [email protected].

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 [email protected].

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers:

TTY/voice calls – 133 677

Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727

SMS relay – 0423 677 767.

Special Requirements for this position:

The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check 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.

Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact [email protected], or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.

Closing Date – 14 May 2025 @ 4:00pm