Senior Development Planner

6 days ago

Busselton WA, Australia City of Busselton Full time $108,368 - $114,832 per year

City of Busselton | Strategic Planning and Development Services

Closing date: 12/11/2025

  • Permanent Full Time
  • $108,368.91 to $114,832.92 per annum depending on experience
  • Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.5%
  • Excellent staff benefits (salary packaging, free gym, shopping discounts)
  • Relocation assistance provided if required

Why work for the City:

The City of Busselton offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive, diverse and ambitious Local Governments in the state. We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.

Help Shape the Future of Busselton – Join Us as a Senior Development Planner

Are you looking for a role that goes beyond the basics and dives into the big issues, like bushfire risk, coastal inundation, and complex, diverse development applications? This is your chance to step into a senior planning role where no two days are the same. You'll mentor an incredible team of planners, tackle real-world challenges and shape the future of the City.

The City of Busselton is looking for a Senior Development Planner to bring expertise, leadership, and vision to our dynamic team.

Why this role matters:

As a Senior Development Planner, you'll lead the assessment of development and subdivision applications, provide expert advice to Council, and lead a talented team of planners while influencing key decisions that will define our city's future.

What you'll do:

  • Take the lead on complex development and subdivision assessments.
  • Mentor and support a team of planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Provide sound, planning advice to Council and stakeholders.
  • Ensure development aligns with planning legislation, policy, and the City's long-term vision.
  • Use your delegated authority to make informed, impactful decisions that support sustainable growth.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a confident, experienced planner who thrives in a leadership role and is passionate about creating vibrant, well-designed communities. If you're ready to make a real difference and enjoy working in a supportive, forward-thinking team – we want to hear from you.

What you'll bring to the role:

You will align with our values and ideally have the following competencies:

  • Degree in Urban & Regional Planning, or similar qualification.
  • Minimum three years' experience in town planning in Western Australia.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and collaborative negotiation skills.
  • Highly developed verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Highly developed analytical, conceptual and design skills.

Enquiries: Stephanie Navarro; Planning Development and Policy Coordinator on or Human Resources on

Closing date: Applications are invited until 4.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. Screening of applications may take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and people of all ages.

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