AddressAbout the Town
Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Lake Monger and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.
Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience based on a locals first philosophy.
The Role
As a Senior Strategic Planning Officer, you'll have a critical role in developing and executing Strategic Planning projects. Your expertise in Strategic Planning will enable you to work collaboratively with all internal staff and elected members while liaising with a diverse range of external stakeholders. These stakeholders include ratepayers, local community groups, the WA Local Government Association, solicitors, the Department of Planning, other government departments, other councils, consultants, and developers to deliver effective Strategic Planning projects that meet the needs of all stakeholders.
We currently have an opportunity for two (2) Senior Strategic Planning Officers to join our Strategic Planning Team on a permanent full-time basis.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated high level of knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of strategic and/or statutory Town Planning in a Local Government environment
- Previous experience in town planning and overseeing consultants, contracts administration and providing support to consultant in the delivery of planning projects
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to negotiate at high levels
- Ability to exercise decision-making and judgement in a logical, lawful and accountable manner
- Proven ability to resolve contentious planning issues relation to Strategic Planning projects
- Demonstrated skills in formulating strategy/policy, assessing and reporting on Strategic Planning initiatives, including research analysis and investigative skills
- Proven ability to manage projects, meet timeframes, prioritise, be self-motivated, responsible and accountable.
- Tertiary level qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline; membership of or eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia
Eligibility
- Right to work in Australia (birth certificate, current passport or current visa)
Why work for Town of Cambridge
- Up to 16% Superannuation (employer contribution)
- Full time, 76 hours per fortnight
- Flexible working hours / flexi-days
- 22 days annual leave per year
- 10 days personal leave
- Health and Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free car parking
- Quarterly staff cultural awards
- 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years service in Local Government. Pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years' service (long service entitlements are transferable within Local Governments).
How to apply
If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you!
For further information, including detailed positions descriptions, selection criteria, and how to apply for this position please visit the Town of Cambridge Careers page:
https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Town-Council/Careers/Career-opportunities
Closing date: 3pm, Monday 13 May 2024; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date
