Permanent | Full
Time | 76hrs Per Fortnight
Premium
Recquatic Membership | 13% Superannuation |
Rostered Day Off (9 Day Fortnight)
This position is classified
as a PACS Band 8 ($103,539 - $112,076) under the City of
Kwinana's structured remuneration system.
What's On
OfferAs 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 NeedTo 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.
Applicants who do not
currently meet all of the criteria are still encouraged to
apply.
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
13% superannuation.
Three
(3) days paid time off during Christmas close-down.
Nine (9)
day fortnight.
Additional annual
allowance instead of leave loading.
A robust
employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support
employees' physical and mental wellbeing.
A
generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for
employees.
The
chance 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 Lachlan Duncanson,
Coordinator Statutory Planning, on *********.
Apply online: Click the
green 'Apply' button below
Applications close
5:00pm Wednesday 22 July ****
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 ********* or *********.
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
**** (PB2).
pdf

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