Planning Assistant
Temporary (2 year fixed term)
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.
We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.
Providing a secure and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City's Values ofRecognition,Ethics,Service,ProfessionalDevelopment,Empowerment,Communication andTeamwork – RESPECT.
These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
Recognised as a strategic metropolitan activity centre and experiencing unprecedented growth, we are keen to develop planning professionals.
If you have recently completed (or are close to completing) your tertiary qualification in urban planning, we're offering you a change to get some real experience for your resume.
As a Planning Assistant you will have exposure to all aspects of urban planning functions.
You can apply your technical skills and build your hands-on knowledge.
We will be providing on-the-job learning as you provide support and assistance across the Statutory Planning Team.
You will bring a commitment to ongoing learning and a passion for your ongoing personal development.
Sound communication skills
Sound interpersonal skills
Competent map interpretation and graphical representation skills




Developing knowledge of Urban Planning principles and other environmental and land-use practices and their application
Developing knowledge of Urban Planning legislation
Recent completion (or nearing completion of) a tertiary qualification in urban planning, or a relevant field
We are offering a gross salary of$86,797 per annum,and:
12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to 5%
A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
Ongoing learning, training and development opportunities
Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at ****** or phone ************.
We're happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
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📌 Planning Assistant (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Rockingham
📍 Western Australia