Specialist Planner

• Permanent Full Time
• Salary from $115,631 to $123,253 per annum, plus superannuation

About the Position

The Approval Services team has an opportunity for a highly experienced Town Planner to make their next career step as a Specialist Planner. Reporting to the Manager Approval Services, this role offers the opportunity to apply your experience and skills to major urban growth and redevelopment projects within the largest Local Government Western Australia.  The successful appointee will be responsible for: 

• Leading assessment and reviews of Local Structure Plans for East Wanneroo and the northern coastal corridor
• Assessing significant development applications and preparing Development Assessment Panel and Council reports
• Coordinating responses to complex land subdivision matters
• Managing relationships with major land developers;
• Preparing and assessing scheme and structure plan amendments;
• Providing mentoring and support to team members as required;
• Engaging with proponents and internal stakeholders on key developments within the City;
• Exercising delegation on planning applications in accordance with the City's Delegated Authority Register;
• Engaging with customers in formal and informal consultations, participating in working groups and interagency meetings and negotiations

About You

The successful appointee must be an adaptable, experienced Planner who thrives working in a very busy and change driven organisation.  Applicants must be able to demonstrate through their CV and covering letter that they meet the following capabilities: 

1. Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline such as Urban and Regional Planning;
2. Significant experience in a similar role is essential;
3. Advanced knowledge and experience in the application of planning principles, practices and legislation;
4. Advanced knowledge of structure planning, subdivision development approval and complex issues affecting land use management;
5. Demonstrated ability to project manage and proactively resolve complex and sensitive planning matters autonomously with minimal supervision, and to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders;
6. Advanced organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks;
7. Strong report writing skills; and
8. C Class Driver's Licence.

About the City of Wanneroo

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Five weeks annual leave (for salaried officers, excluding casual employees and pro-rata for part time employees);
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

To find out more about our benefits, click here

Interested?

If this position sounds like your next career step - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. 

The City will keep applications on file in a Pool, which may be used for future opportunities of a similar nature.

Reference Number:  19655
Close date: 12th June 2024 (10:00pm AWST)

Specialist Planner - Position Description.PDF

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Greg Bowering, Manager Approval Services on 9405 5465.

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months.