AddressPlanning Officer
$77,292 - $96,611 pa + Superannuation
Permanent Full Time
About us:
The City of Belmont is a Tier 1 council that proudly offers its residents and visitors facilities, services, events, spaces and plans for the future, that enables the community to live, work and play in ways that are healthy, efficient, safe and sustainable. The City of Belmont boasts spectacular views of the Swan River, close proximity to the Perth Central Business District, has state of the art facilities at the Belmont Library and Museum Hub, plentiful multipurpose parks and included within its boundaries Perth Airport’s Domestic and International terminals.
The City of Belmont offers employees free onsite parking, there is easy access to public transport, great end of trip facilities and has fantastic shopping options at Belmont Forum shopping centre, Costco and DFO.
About the role:
We are looking for a motivated planner to join our team. As a Planning Officer, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in a diverse range of planning matters, while undertaking a range of responsibilities and tasks necessary for the effective operation of the Planning Department.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Processing and reporting on development applications and subdivision applications.
• Preparing amendments to the Local Planning Scheme.
• Liaising with stakeholders including the general public, consultants and developers.
• Undertaking research and submitting reports into specific town planning matters.
• Receiving enquiries, complaints and correspondence from developers and the public and responding to these.
• Composing letters and preparing reports for various stakeholders
• Preparing documents and representing the City as appropriate before the SAT.
• Presenting statutory and strategic planning concepts in public forums.
• While this role has a statutory focus, there are opportunities to assist with project.
• work, including structure plans, planning policies, strategies, and guidelines.
About you:
We welcome applications from motivated and ambitious graduates or final year planning students who are passionate about a career in town planning and are eager to develop their skills.
To be considered for this role you must be a graduate or final year planning student, enrolled in a course that is eligible for corporate membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
If you are looking for a new challenge using your current skills and meet the essential requirements listed in the job description, we welcome your application.
How to apply:
By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Belmont’ employment page, where you can access the position description. Please enter your details, complete the questionnaire, upload your current resume and cover letter, then submit your application.
Applications close Monday, 3 June 2024.
Please note: Applications are considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close adverts early, therefore an early application is encouraged.
The City of Belmont is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We provide merit-based employment opportunities to people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Belmont. If you require an additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise in advance.
For more information on eligibility requirements and to apply for this position please visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au. Further assistance with your application is available by phoning 08 9477 7***.
