Planning Officer

City of Rockingham • Rockingham, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rockingham is seeking a Planning Officer to provide advice on Town Planning matters and assist in all professional Town Planning functions as performed by the Planning Services team. This includes processing development, subdivision and rezoning proposals; preparing reports, and providing professional advice to the residents of Rockingham. The City of Rockingham is an award-winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD, known as the place where the coast comes to life. It is one of the fastest-growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, responsible for delivering high-quality services, facilities, and events. The City is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and values Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication, and Teamwork (RESPECT).

Requirements

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• Negotiation, decision making and interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of Planning principles and other environmental and land use practices and their application
• Sound knowledge of Planning legislation
• Sound knowledge of the operation of a Local Government authority, particularly in regard to town planning matters
• Sound knowledge of the Residential Design Codes, and the subdivision and development approval process and related legislation
• Sound knowledge of Planning legislation, acts and statutes
• Considerable practical experience in the profession of planning
• Degree in Town (Urban) Planning or equivalent in a related field
• Eligible for membership to the Planning Institute of Australia

Nice To Haves

• Contract and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on Town Planning matters.
• Assist in all professional Town Planning functions as performed by the Planning Services team.
• Process development, subdivision and rezoning proposals.
• Prepare reports.
• Provide professional advice to the residents of Rockingham.

Benefits

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level