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With a strong focus on balancing growth with community character, this council has built a reputation for planning excellence and delivering outstanding outcomes for residents, businesses and developers. Inspired by an award-winning planning team, this is an prospect to join a collaborative environment where your expertise will genuinely influence the future of the city.

Your new role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Planning Officer to assess and manage a diverse portfolio of statutory planning matters while contributing to the strategic growth of a highly sought-after metropolitan council.

- Assess and determine complex development applications, subdivision and amalgamation proposals, strata title applications and signage applications.
- Provide expert planning advice to applicants, developers, landowners, stakeholders and the community.
- Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for Council, management and regulatory bodies.
- Manage planning matters under delegated authority, including condition clearances and subdivision referrals.
- Investigate unauthorised developments and respond to planning compliance matters and community complaints.
- Liaise with State Government agencies and external stakeholders regarding planning proposals and development outcomes.
- Undertake site inspections and support the delivery of high-quality statutory planning services across the organisation.





What you'll need to succeed

- Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
- Strong experience assessing statutory planning applications within local government or consultancy environments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of WA planning legislation, planning schemes and development assessment processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex planning matters and negotiate positive outcomes with stakeholders.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing professional reports and recommendations.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

This is a rare permanent opportunity to join one of Perth's leading local government planning teams and work on high-profile developments that will help shape the future of a thriving community. You'll be supported by a collaborative leadership team, offered ongoing professional development opportunities and given genuine scope to advance your planning career. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to start or advance your career within Local Government!

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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📌 Senior Planning Officer (Statutory) (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth