Planning Officer

3 weeks ago

City Of Bunbury, Australia City of Bunbury Full time

Planning Officer

Bunbury, Australia

Reference: 6808649

- Permanent Part Time (45 hours per fortnight)
- Full Time (76 Hours per fortnight) available for first 12 months
- Matched Super contributions up to 5%

About Us

At the City of Bunbury, we are committed to shaping sustainable, liveable and thriving communities. Our City Planning team plays a vital role in managing development and ensuring our built environment reflects the needs and aspirations of our growing municipality.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Officer to join our Statutory Planning team and help us deliver high-quality planning outcomes for our community.

About the Role

As a Planning Officer, you will assess and manage a range of development applications, provide professional planning advice, and ensure compliance with relevant planning legislation and policies. You'll work closely with internal departments, developers, community stakeholders, and councillors to support effective and balanced planning decisions.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct end-to-end processing of development applications, subdivision referrals, structure plans, local development plans, and scheme amendments in line with the relevant planning framework.
- Prepare clear, concise, and timely reports for Council meetings, panels, and tribunals; attend Council briefings, Regional Development Assessment Panels, and provide evidence at the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) as required.
- Provide accurate and timely advice to applicants, the public, and internal stakeholders on planning matters.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in planning processes and customer service delivery.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

- Tertiary qualification related to Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the legislative responsibility and processes that relate to urban planning and local government.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical and report-writing abilities.
- Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own time and workload, and competing priorities.

What We Offer

- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunities for professional development
- Access to great staff benefits

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://cityofbunbury.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies and enter ref code: 6808649

All applicants are to provide a current Resume, Covering Letter and statement against the criteria as requested on the online application form.

To be considered, all applications must be submitted via the City of Bunbury Careers Website. The successful applicant may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screening prior to commencement.

Applications Close: 30 September 2025 @ 5.00pm AWST

We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals with disabilities, LGBTIQ, and culturally diverse communities to join the City of Bunbury.

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