Statutory Planner

SYNOPSIS:
**Statutory Planner**
- **Up to $113,640.80 p.a. total salary package**($83,200.00 - $101,920.00 + 11.5% super)*
- **Permanent full time**:

- **Flexible working arrangements - WFH 1-2 days per week**
- _Dependent on skills and experience_

**Why The City of Melville?**

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. We are proud to be recognised as an **Inclusive Employer 2024-2025**—a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of **E**xcellence, **P**articipation, **I**ntegrity and **C**aring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

**Why Belong?**

**Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits**
- Be part of an award-winning, **Inclusive Employer** recognised for creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workspaces.
- Professional growth support with our structured professional development and study assistance programs
- Enhance your health and wellbeing with complimentary membership to our LeisureFit centres^, Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
- An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
- 2 additional days of annual leave PLUS generous purchased annual leave options - take up to 10 weeks^ off per year.
- Superannuation package with a co-contribution of up to 15%^
- ^conditions apply_

**What are we looking for?**
- Are you passionate about urban planning and eager to make a difference in your community?
- Do you have excellent, well developed interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, and sound negotiation and conflict resolution skills?
- Have you got a keen eye for detail and exceptional organisational skills?

If you have a drive to contribute to the growth of our vibrant city_,_ we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us with opportunities for your professional growth and development. Please note that recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.

**About the Opportunity**

**To be successful in this role, you will possess**:
**Essential**
- Tertiary qualification in Town Planning (or equivalent relevant qualification or experience) or Eligibility for Full Membership with the Planning Institute of Australia
- Experience in researching and investigating legislation and policy in relation to planning matters
- Knowledge of statutory town planning schemes legislation and other supporting legislation

**How to Apply**

**Please provide**:

- A comprehensive resume that outlines your skills, experience and achievements demonstrating fulfilment of essential criteria (as stated in the Position Description - attached)
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the essential requirements.

**For further queries regarding the position, contact**: Kate Bainbridge, Manager Development Approvals - 08 9364 0626