City Development and Sustainability | Planning
Premium Recquatic Membership | 13% Superannuation | Rostered Day Off (9-Day Fortnight) | 2 Days Per Week Working From Home
This position is classified as a Band 7 ($91,667 - $100,522) under the City of Kwinana's structured remuneration system.
What's On Offer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Statutory Planning Officer to join our dedicated team. In this role, you'll assess a diverse range of planning applications – from new developments and land uses to complex greenfield subdivisions – across residential, rural, commercial, and industrial areas. You'll also provide quality customer service and planning advice to internal and external customers. Along the way, you'll have the support and guidance of our senior planners, who are there to help you learn and grow.
With a variety of projects and strong professional development opportunities, this role is ideal for both experienced planners and recent graduates who are passionate about achieving better planning outcomes for people and places.
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 grow your skills and experience while playing a key role in shaping the future of Kwinana's dynamic and evolving community.
What You'll Need
Knowledge of WA town planning principles and approval processes.
Well-developed communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Experience writing reports, undertaking research, and assessing plans.
Completed or completing a degree in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent).
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.
Fortnightly rostered days off.
Two days per week working from home.
Competitive salary plus 13% superannuation.
A robust employee wellness programme with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.
A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
Career development, training opportunities and study support.
Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.
Flexible working arrangements.
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.
Applicants who do not currently meet all the Selection Criteria are still encouraged to apply.
For more information relating to the position please call Asha Logan, Coordinator Statutory Planning, on *********.
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 workforce. 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 customers at the centre of everything we do. All employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service.
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.
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