Statutory Planning Officer

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia ChoiceOne Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Choice One have over 35 years' experience in the recruitment industry. We specialise in a variety of areas such as Medical and Healthcare, Professionals and Business Support, Engineering and Trades and Human Resources services. Our work is grounded in our core values of care, ownership, integrity and tenacity. This has allowed us to achieve our long-term success in working with both clients and candidates to provide the best employment solutions.

We are seeking a Statutory Planning Officer to work with a Southern suburbs local council. Your brief will be to use your industry expertise to make a real difference to the community, in the following capacity:

About the Role

  • You will be responsible for assessing planning applications
  • Implement strategic land use and planning projects
  • You will proactively contribute to improving the day-to-day operations of the  team in a statutory, strategic and project planning capacity
  • You will utilise your skills, knowledge and experience to create solutions to planning issues

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Possess a tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent
  • Have gained comprehensive knowledge of town planning principles and Western Australian statutory planning legislation, procedures, policies and practices with an ability to interpret plans
  • Display highly developed interpersonal, communication, networking and relationship building skills with an ability to provide a natural customer service approach
  • Have the ability to work constructively with others in a team environment and to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders
  • Show analytical ability and skills in creative thinking, independent research, negotiation and problem-solving
  • Demonstrate developed project management, planning and organisational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet challenging timeframes
  • Have good computer literacy skills
  • Possess a valid class c driver's licence
  • Have previous experience in Planning in Local Government or similar role desirable

Benefits

Give back to the community – opportunity to work for a local government to improve the lives of those in its community

Flexibility – opportunity for a real work-life balance

Fantastic culture – Be part of an organisation which priorities its workplace culture   

Contract role – have the freedom and flexibility to work around personal commitments  

Does this sound like your next role?  Planning officers who are looking to step up to a senior role are encouraged to apply. Click "Apply Now" or alternatively for more information please contact Sam or Radon or

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