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SalaryPermanent, Full Timeopportunity
About us
We are a values driven organisation proud to be serving ourcommunity with a broad and diverse range of services. Our communityis active and engaged, and proud of our diverse culture, greenspaces and built environment. We are connected by our vibrant localcentres and our focus on creating safe and welcoming places forpeople. We are making big changes at the City and by workingtogether we are coming up with more efficient and innovative waysof doing things and by being able to make a difference in thecommunity brings us great job satisfaction. If you are looking towork with an organisation that promotes a positive and inclusiveworkplace, has a friendly working environment and truly believestheir workforce is their most important asset, then the City ofBayswater could be the place for you.
About the Position:
The City of Bayswater has a great opportunity for a motivated,process driven individual who has the ability to balance complianceand community needs in the position of Statutory PlanningOfficer.
The successful applicant will be required to assist in ensuringthat development within the City is undertaken in accordance withthe provisions of the Town Planning Scheme, Council’spolicies and the community expectations on development.
About you
As a Statutory Planning Officer you will need comprehensiveknowledge and experience in town planning, legislation, principlesand practice. Experience in a similar role with proven success inresearch, report writing, presentation, analytical and decisionmaking skills is preferred.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate their ability towork as a positive team member, build relationships, but also hasthe ability to manage their own workload, prioritise matters andcarry out tasks independently and efficiently. The successfulcandidate will understand how imperative providing high levelcustomer service is and will demonstrate their ability to work inline with the City’s Customer Service Charter.
A Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or arelevant discipline is required. The City may give consideration tothe right applicant who is less experienced and/or working towardsa relevant qualification. In this instance a lower banded salarymay be negotiated.
What we offer
You will love working here because we believewe have great staff who are motivated and passionate about whatthey do. We get to make a difference in the community whichbrings great job satisfaction. We offer a competitive salaryof $93,781.36 per annum plus super, as well asaccess to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Additional 2 days leave per year plus Annual Leave loading
- Free aquatic and gym membership
- 11% superannuation plus matching co-contributions up to 5%
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing program
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
Closing Date: 1pm, Friday 12th January2024.
To view the Position Description and information about workingfor the City of Bayswater, please download theattachments below.
For any further queries about the role, please contact BiancaSandri, Director Community Services on 9272 0636.
To view the City’s Christmas and New Year hours for2023/24 please click the link below:
https://www.bayswater.wa.gov.au/CityOfBayswater/files/f8/f8e68042-d60b-45c3-992c-6c4dc390d17d.pdf
The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close thisadvertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening andinterviews may take place prior to the advertised close date.Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW"button.
Applicants should include a current CV and a coverletter describing how you meet the requirements of therole.
JEREMY EDWARDSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer andwe promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of ourstaff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, andyoung people.
Attachments:
- COB Enterprise Agreement 2019 (Inside) - Variation.pdf
- How to Apply for a Job Vacancy.pdf
- Information for Applicants.pdf
- Position Description - Statutory Planning Officer 2023.pdf
