Planning & Development | Building/Construction, Geographic Information Services, Planning
Location: Rockingham, WA

Temporary (up to 12 months – parental leavecover)
Starting 1 February2027
Full-time (average of 38 hours perweek)

Let us introduce ourselves

We are an award winning local government located 40km south ofthe Perth CBD and known as the place where the coast comes tolife. As one of the fastest growing local governments in thesouth metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision anddelivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meetor exceed community expectations. Providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is significant to us and we arecommitted to employing team members who share the City's Values ofRecognition, Ethics,Service, ProfessionalDevelopment, Empowerment,Communication and Teamwork–RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment with us.

About the role

As a technical expert in planning, you will provide specialist advice on planning matters to all departments and, in some cases,the general public within the City. Your duties include assessing arange of complex urban planning applications and preparing reportsfor Council meetings and the Planning and Asset Services Committeeand Development Assessment Panel. You will also provide advice toother staff members as required, particularly in regards to complexstatutory planning matters.

The skills, experience and qualifications required forthis role

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We are offering a gross salary between $111,967 and$119,224; any salary offered will be based on the skillsand experience you bring to the role.

But working at the City is about more than money – we alsooffer:

- 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to afurther 5% - that's a total of 22%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs including aphysical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 perannum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mentalhealth programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)services
- Rostered days off and eligibility for up to two additionalpaid days of absence per annum
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles withnovated leasing
- Being part of the organisation that delivers criticalservices to our community

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent orfixed-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 [email protected] or phone (phone hidden). 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 diverserange of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.

📌 Senior Planning Officer (Rockingham)
🏢 City Of Rockingham Wa
📍 Rockingham