Job Details

Permanent | Full Time | 76hrs per fortnight.

Location: Kwinana, Western Australia.

Salary: PACS Band 8 ($100,524 - $108,812).

What’s On Offer

As Kwinana continues to grow and evolve, we have a unique prospect 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.

Responsibilities

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

- 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).

What’s In It For You

- Competitive salary plus 13% superannuation.
- Nine‑day fortnight.
- Robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees’ physical and mental wellbeing.
- Generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
- Opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
- Career development, training opportunities and study support.
- Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.

Important Information

Applications close 5:00pm Friday 29 May 2026.

The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications.

Pre‑employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol test, is required.

The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including 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. All employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best‑practice customer service. The City has a 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.

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