Land Use Planning Specialist

Land Use Planning Specialist – Perth CBD – Permanent Full Time

Join Western Power and play a key role in shaping the future of Western Australia's energy network through strategic land use planning. Working with local government, planning authorities, developers and internal stakeholders, you'll help ensure current and future electricity network requirements are considered in planning and development decisions, supporting network growth while safeguarding critical infrastructure.

Your Role in Action  

• Review and assess planning schemes, strategies, structure plans, development proposals and policies to identify potential impacts on Western Power's network and assets.
• Prepare strategic planning referral responses and provide expert planning advice to local government authorities, planning agencies, developers and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate input from technical specialists across Western Power to deliver comprehensive and timely planning advice.
• Support the alignment of network development and expansion plans with Western Australia's land use planning framework.
• Build strong relationships with planning authorities, government agencies, developers and industry stakeholders to facilitate positive project outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic land acquisition activities that support current and future network infrastructure requirements.
• Monitor planning referrals and proactively address issues, risks or delays that may impact network projects and asset protection.
• Support the continuous improvement of Western Power's strategic planning referral processes and capabilities.
• Assist in developing internal knowledge and awareness of land use planning processes and network planning requirements.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Tertiary qualification: A Degree in Urban Planning or related field
• Experience in statutory and strategic planning approvals, planning referral processes and planning regulations.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with local government, state government agencies, planning authorities, developers or consulting stakeholders on planning matters.
• Strong ability to review and analyse planning schemes, structure plans, strategies, policies and development proposals.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience preparing reports, submissions, planning assessments and stakeholder correspondence.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify risks, conflicts and practical solutions.

Highly Regarded

• Experience within local government, state government planning agencies, planning consultancies, infrastructure organisations or utilities.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure planning, land acquisition or the energy sector.
• Exposure to major infrastructure projects and government approval processes.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.  
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 27 August 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.