Senior Policy Planner - Coastal

Perth, WA
$129,211-142,460 per year
Permanent
Full-time

6 hours ago

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainability and public policy? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your insights can influence real-world outcomes? We're seeking a Senior Policy Planner who brings not only technical expertise but also the personal leadership to drive meaningful change in land use and coastal planning across Western Australia.This position has a primary responsibility for providing advice on policies relating to the State Coastal Policy suite and delivery of CoastWA. Join a team where your ability to translate complex issues into practical, impactful policy will help shape the future of WA's landscapes and communities.There is one permanent fulltime position available for an immediate start. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term fulltime and part time positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.Other similar positions in the Department may have a focus on a range of exciting policy areas that relate to sustainable development and natural resource including, for example, water, urban greening, bushfire and Bushforever.To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:

Demonstrated experience in a complex public policy environment including the provision of strategic policy advice relevant to land use planning, environmental science or natural resource management.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in a land use planning policy environment.
Demonstrated experience in undertaking research, analysis and development of policy addressing complex issues.
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and technical information to broad range of stakeholders and positively influence and achieve the desired policy outcomes.
Tertiary qualification in Urban and/or Regional Planning (or relevant to), including Geography, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or Sustainable Development.
Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context 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 expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process. You can view these behaviours via the Apply Now URL.Benefits of Working at DPLHDPLH 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.
12% 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.

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. nrmjobs.com.au/job/20026894Date published:04-Sep-2025Closing date:22-Sep-2025

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