Senior Statutory Planning Officer

Description:

Senior Statutory Planning Officer
Permanent | Full Time | 76hrs Per Fortnight
Premium Recquatic Membership | 12.5% Superannuation | Rostered Day Off (9 Day Fortnight)
This position is classified as a PACS Band 8 ($97,596 - $105,642) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system.
What’s On Offer
As Kwinana continues to grow and evolve, we have a unique opportunity for a talented planner to join our dedicated team in the role of Senior Statutory Planning Officer. Reporting to the Coordinator Statutory Planning, the successful candidate will take on a leadership role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Statutory Planning team, including development control, process improvement, and providing guidance and support to junior team members.
As our new Senior Statutory Planning Officer, you will be responsible for assessing and reviewing development and subdivision applications across a wide range of planning issues. Drawing on your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, you will provide specialist technical advice and deliver high-quality customer service to both the community and the organisation, contributing positively to our workplace culture.
Who Are We?
The City of Kwinana is an award-winning local government at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial region and is home to the state’s second fastest growing population. With ongoing redevelopment, including new residential areas, modern community facilities, and improved transport links, Kwinana is rapidly evolving into a vibrant, connected, and liveable city – making it an exciting place to live and work.
This is your opportunity to take the next step in your planning career and play a key role in shaping the future of Kwinana’s growing and evolving community.
What You'll Need
To make an impact as our new Senior Statutory Planning Officer, the successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
Strong knowledge of WA town planning principles and approval processes, including discretionary decision-making powers.
A team player who can work constructively within a small team and influence outcomes through collaboration and relationship building.
An excellent communicator who can provide clear advice to stakeholders and is committed to customer-focused service.
Ability to undertake complex assessments and prepare high-quality written reports.
A degree in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent)
We welcome candidates who thrive on new challenges and the diverse opportunities presented in a planning environment undergoing significant transformation.
What’s In It For You?
At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment.Other perks include, but are not limited to…
A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture!
Competitive salary plus 12.5% superannuation.
Nine-day fortnight
A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.
A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
Career development, training opportunities and study support.
Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.
Want To Know More?
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages) demonstrating their suitability by addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
For more information relating to the position please call Asha Logan, Coordinator Statutory Planning, on 9439 0427.
Applications close 5:00pm Tuesday 20 May 2025
The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.
Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.
Attachments:- HR - Application Pack for Employment.pdf- Position Description - City Development and Sustainability - Planning - Senior Statutory Planning Officer - 5113 (PB28).pdf