Coordinator Planning

• Leadership opportunity
• Base salary $103,808 per annum
• Private use of a Shire vehicle and up to 14% superannuation

​​​​​​​If you are experienced Statutory Planner with leadership experience and a commitment to providing a professional planning service to the community, we want to hear from you

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

In this role you will oversee and undertake statutory planning processes for the Shire, ensuring delivery of professional, efficient and compliant planning functions. You will be instrumental in guiding and mentoring our team of Planning Officers. You will assess applications with high level of complexity, prepare reports, undertake compliance actions and appeals processes, and perform strategic planning functions.

The rewards:

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• Full time, 19-day work month
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• Base salary $103,808 per annum
• Restricted private use of a Shire vehicle
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description - Planning Coordinator PDF (391 KB).

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To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire's HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• High level of strategic planning experience, planning experience in statutory processes, structure plans and town planning scheme amendments in relation to urban and rural land use issues in a Local Government environment.
• Strong research and evaluation skills.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of WA town planning legislation and other relevant legislation.

Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, experience in review and development of policies and procedures, and undertaking compliance and appeal processes will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Isabel Fry, Manager Development Services or Human Resources on

Applications close

4:30pm on Friday 24 October 2025

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.