Address- Permanent Full Time
- Salary from $105,329 to $111,526 per annum, plus superannuation
About the Position
The Planning Services team has an opportunity for an experienced statutory Planner to make their next career step as a Senior Planner. This role offers a unique experience to develop your planning skills within a booming growth Council in the northern Perth corridor. The successful appointee will be responsible for:
- Processing development applications and subdivision referrals within the statutory timeframes;
- Processing structure plans and scheme amendment proposals within statutory timeframes;
- Preparing high-quality reports based on the required standards for Council, JDAP and DRP;
- Providing support to team members as required;
- Responding to customer queries in a timely manner and in accordance with City values;
- Exercising delegation on planning applications in accordance with the City's Delegated Authority Register; and
- Guiding and mentoring planners and their workloads.
About You
The successful appointee must be an adaptable, experienced Planner who thrives working in a very busy and change driven organisation. Applicants must be able to demonstrate through their CV and covering letter that they meet the following capabilities:
- Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline such as Urban and Regional Planning;
- Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable;
- In depth knowledge and experience in the application of planning legislation;
- A high level working knowledge of complex issues affecting land use management and demonstrated ability to analyse and proactively resolve issues that involve a number of competing priorities with minimal guidance;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively rather than competitively and with a client focus, utilising effective communication skills.
- Advanced organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks;
- Strong report writing skills; and
- C Class Driver's Licence.
About the City of Wanneroo
The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.
We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!
Why work for the City of Wanneroo
The City offers a range of employment benefits including:
- Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
- Five weeks annual leave (for salaried officers, excluding casual employees and pro-rata for part time employees);
- A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
- Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
- Professional development opportunities;
- An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
- An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.
To find out more about our benefits, click here!
Interested?
If this position sounds like your next career step - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
The City will keep applications on file in a Pool, which may be used for future opportunities of a similar nature.
Reference Number: 19641
Close date: 22nd May 2024 (10:00pm AWST)
Senior Planner - Position Description - May 2018.PDF
For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact one of our Coordinators Planning Services, Nick de Vecchis on 9405 5356 or Mel Sun on 9405 5462.
Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.
All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.
