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:
- Applicants must submit copies of their relevant degree in order to be considered for this role.
- Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- Consider the requirements outlined in this advert and the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and provide a concise summary of experience relevant to the role in a one-page letter.
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 emailâ¯***********@dplh.wa.gov.au.
Further Information:
If you would like to know more, please give Kath La Nauze a call on (08) 9791 0575 or email ************@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Kath 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 Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 002, or email us at ***************@dplh.wa.gov.au.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and as a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Prospect 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 ***********@dplh.wa.gov.au.
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 ************@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.
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.
Closing Date: 22 September 2025 @ 4:00pm
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Position description - Senior Policy Planner Coastal - jdf-senior-policy-planner-coastal-00022723-pdf
📌 Senior Policy Planner - Coastal
🏢 Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage WA
📍 Perth