Senior Planner

Permanent Full
Time
Salary from
$111,742 to $ 118,316 per annum, plus
superannuation

We are
currently recruiting for one confirmed position.
This process may
also be used to fill similar roles that arise in the near
future.
About
the Role
The Planning
Services team has an opportunity for an experienced statutory
Planner to make their next career step in a newly created Senior
Planner role.
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%;
Free
on-site parking;
A
work-life balance program providing flexible work practices
(subject to operational requirements);
Up to 12
weeks paid parental leave;
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.

Interested?
If this position
sounds like your next career step - then apply now.
We look forward
to receiving your application.

Reference
Number: 686043
Close
date: Thursday 21st August 2025
For further
information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo
website or contact Mel Sun, Coordinator Planning Services 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 3
months.
Attachments:
- Position Description - Senior Planner - July 2025.pdf

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