Careers in DLP
Our Purpose
The Department shapes the built and natural environment to enable our communities to flourish. We do this by providing Government with strategic plans and policies, education, and regulatory and statutory services to meet current and emerging needs for land, transport systems and other infrastructure, supporting economic growth.
To achieve our purpose we conduct our roles resourcefully, and are good at what we do. We actively build effective relationships with the community, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We influence others through our collaborative approach and by communicating clearly and sharing our knowledge.
One of the key challenges over the next four years will be in meeting current and emerging needs in these areas while maintaining the Territory lifestyle and protecting the natural environment.
Our work centres around
- Developing integrated strategic plans for land use, transport and other infrastructure that facilitate the growth and sustainability of the Territory in line with Territory 2030 objectives.
- Implementing strategic plans for land transport and infrastructure, delivering government's priorities and providing services that meet the needs of stakeholders and customers.
- Maintaining and improving our bus networks, ongoing road, rail and marine safety education and the work of the Government Business Divisions.
- Developing capacity of the agency to operate effectively and efficiently to add value to the services we provide our stakeholders.
- Collaborating to achieve optimal results and continued improvement through strong leadership across our sector.
Why work for us?
Exceptional opportunities currently exist across the Department and we are actively recruiting skilled and enthusiastic professionals to take advantage of this opportunity. Your contribution will form part of the Territory's development and growth into the future and in return you can be assured of a career that will be supported in line with your career aspirations.
The Department of Lands and Planning (DLP) offers excellent remuneration benefits commensurate with your experience. Along with superannuation, financial and lifestyle benefits, professional development allowances and 6 weeks recreation leave, the Department is an outstanding choice for your future employment.