Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
Type of Organisation
State Government agency - Western Australia
Employer Profile
Who we are:
We plan and manage the way land and heritage assets are used and
protected to create vibrant cities, regions and towns for Western Australians.
Our work ranges from managing much loved public assets such as Whiteman
Park and Fremantle Prison to overseeing Western Australia’s Crown land and
Aboriginal Lands Trust estates.
Our key focus areas are:
• Aboriginal heritage and lands management
• Crown land administration
• historic heritage conservation services
• integrated land and infrastructure policy development
• land use planning and policy development.
Locations where there are vacancies for graduates
Perth based, but graduates wanting to work in regional WA are encouraged to apply.
Residency requirements for Graduates wishing to apply
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only
Roles available for Graduates
We welcome applications from a wide variety of degree types. We strongly encourage those with degrees in:
• Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban and Regional Planning
• Environmental Science, Agricultural Science
• Commerce (Property), Property Law or Management
• Humanities or Arts (Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Archaeology, Art History, Anthropology)
Degree Subjects Required for Graduates wishing to apply
To be eligible for the program, you need to:
• have completed in 2023 and 2024 a university degree relevant to the above mentioned disciplines, or be due to complete your degree by December 2025
• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (proof of residency required prior to appointment).
Employer Website
What do recent graduates say are the best things about working with us?
"DPLH has a wonderful culture and we are really valued as graduates. I feel respected and seen as capable, with my preferences and feelings being taken into account. The Department is varied and has space for growth."
"I am contributing to the entire state and the WA community and not just benefiting the shareholders/owners."
