Address- $93,915 - $99,473 per annum, plus superannuation
- Full-time, permanent
- CBD Location
As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity
As a Statutory Urban Planner in the City of Perth, you will effectively and lawfully administer the provisions and requirements of the City Planning Scheme and related planning and development statutes and policies. This position provides technical advice, support and recommendations to the Council, internal customers and external customers in relation to a range of town planning matters.
Reporting to the Principal Urban Planner within our Development Approvals team, your responsibilities would primarily include:
- Process straight forward to moderately complex applications for development, subdivision and other approvals.
- Prepare correspondence and provide advice in response to Statutory Urban planning enquires.
- Prepare, review and monitor statutory planning provisions and policies.
- Provide specialist advice to other officers within the Unit including other Planning Officers with regard to the Council's statutory planning requirements.
- Assist in the training/mentoring of temporary/contract Planners to the extent of providing advice and guidance on legislative requirements and interpretations, inspection processes and procedures required as part of the Statutory Planner role.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- Considerable experience in Statutory Urban planning including the processing of simple to moderately complex applications for development and subdivision.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative responsibility and processes that relate to urban planning and local government.
- Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own time and workload, to achieve specific outcomes within set timeframes against conflicting priorities.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work for us, you will need:
- Tertiary qualification in Town Planning;
- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
- Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical (if required for the role);
- A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
How to Apply
Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.
When prompted, please submit your current resume with a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria along with any relevant qualifications or certifications.
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Monday 1st July 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
For further information please contact Roberto Colalillo, Principal Urban Planner, 08 9461 3***.
Attachments:
- Application Pack - Statutory Urban Planner.pdf
