Closing Date: Sunday, 3 August 2025
Position Type: 2-year fixed term contract, Full-time
Salary: $107,092 - $113,233 p/a, plus superannuation
Due to ongoing expansion, we have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Statutory Planner to join the team on 2 year fixed term contract. This is a full-time opportunity although part-time will also be considered.
About this Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, team focused and dedicated Urban Planner that can assess complex development applications, subdivisions, scheme amendments, structure plans, and local development plans. You’ll be providing expert advice and customer service to landowners, consultants, government authorities and other divisions of the City on a diverse range of land use activities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll thrive in a dynamic and busy environment, delivering exceptional planning outcomes for the community. You’ll have an understanding of the workings of Government, as well as a proven track record of providing accurate planning advice, have attention to detail and initiative with a ’can do’ approach.
You will also have a degree in Urban and Regional Planning.
Selection Criteria
- A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in planning, preferably in Local Government statutory planning, which would be highly desirable.
- Experience in providing full spectrum of planning and development services and information including but not limited to the Local Planning Scheme and associated Policies.
- Knowledge of statutory requirements and laws relevant to Local Government and corporate administration, particularly in the areas of Statutory Planning.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to function effectively to meet short deadlines in a pressured environment.
- Accurate presentation of advice, instruction/guidance and research findings, both verbally and written, via all standard forms of business communication (including email, memo, letters, reports; draft policies & procedures; and on occasion the development and delivery of visual presentations).
- Assess and prepare determinations of development applications.
- Liaise and negotiate with applicants for development approval.
- Under guidance, research and prepare scheme amendments, structure plans and planning policies for consideration.
- Assess applications and prepare recommendations to the Western Australian Planning Commission on subdivision and strata applications.
Hours of Work
This is a 2 year fixed term contract ending on 30 June 2027. This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight, although part-time would also be considered.
About the Benefits
This position offers a salary range of $107,092 - $113,233 per annum, (dependant on skills and experience) plus superannuation. This salary would be per annum pro rata if part-time.
We also offer flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly, including up to 2 days working from home per week (conditions apply).
Other benefits include annual increments, Industrial Agreement salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, HBF/HIF/Medibank Corporate Health Membership discounts, free access to online learning and discounted memberships at City owned facilities.
For further information contact People & Culture on (08) 9257 9648.
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