Planning Manager, Metro Central - Precincts

About the role

The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is seeking an experienced urban planner for the SCL4 Planning Manager, Metro Central - Precincts position in its Land Use Planning division. It is a new, permanent full-time role in one of Western Australia's agencies, leading a growing team that implements and administers improvement schemes for the State Government's Precincts WA initiative across Perth station precincts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a growing team delivering the State Government's vision for planning, so communities can live closer to jobs, services and public transport.
• Implement and administer improvement schemes for station precincts across Perth.
• Manage and assess complex planning proposals, including development applications, and make sound recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve practical planning outcomes.

Required profile

• Degree in Urban and Regional Studies, Planning or Development, or an approved equivalent.
• Substantial experience in land use planning, including leading or overseeing statutory and strategic planning work and contributing to the design and improvement of planning frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead the management and assessment of complex planning proposals.
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, able to prepare clear advice and reports.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency (documentary evidence required for fixed-term appointments).

Required skills

• Knowledge of Western Australia's planning legislation, policy and approval processes, applied to complex statutory and strategic matters.
• Leadership behaviours in the "Leading Others" context, assessed during recruitment.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home or alternate locations.
• 12% superannuation with full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, plus 3 extra public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, and leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting.
• Confidential employee assistance program covering psychology and counselling.

Applications are submitted online with a copy of the degree, a CV and a two-page cover letter addressing the stated requirements. The closing date is Monday, 9 November 2026 at 4:00pm.