$93,915 - $99,473 per annum, plussuperannuationFull-time, permanentCBD LocationAs the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is aLocal Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve ouraims, we recruit the very best people who understand the Cityexists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity As a Statutory Urban Planner in the City of Perth, you willeffectively and lawfully administer the provisions and requirementsof the City Planning Scheme and related planning and developmentstatutes and policies. This position provides technical advice,support and recommendations to the Council, internal customers andexternal customers in relation to a range of town planningmatters.
Reporting to the Principal Urban Planner within our DevelopmentApprovals team, your responsibilities would primarily include:
Process straight forward to moderately complex applicationsfor development, subdivision and other approvals.Prepare correspondence and provide advice in response tostatutory urban planning enquires.Prepare, review and monitor statutory planning provisionsand policies.Provide specialist advice to other officers within the Unitincluding other Planning Officers with regard to the Council'sstatutory planning requirements.Assist in the training/mentoring of temporary/contractPlanners to the extent of providing advice and guidance onlegislative requirements and interpretations, inspectionprocesses and procedures required as part of the StatutoryPlanner role.About You To succeed in this role, you will possess:
Considerable experience in statutory urban planningincluding the processing of simple to moderately complexapplications for development and subdivision.Knowledge and understanding of the legislativeresponsibility and processes that relate to urban planning andlocal government.Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own timeand workload, to achieve specific outcomes within settimeframes against conflicting priorities.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills andthe ability to present and negotiate effectively with a diverserange of internal and external stakeholders.Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork,Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead andsupport the community.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, wewelcome your application.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more aboutthe role and working at the City.
To be eligible to work for us, you will need:
Tertiary qualification in Town Planning;A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate,current passport or current visa);Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical (if requiredfor the role);A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3months).How to Apply Please apply online by clicking the 'APPLY' buttonbelow, which will direct you to the City's applicationquestionnaire.
When prompted, please submit your current resume with a coverletter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria along withany relevant qualifications or certifications.
The Application Process Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST onMonday 1st July 2024. Applications may be considered, andinterviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions withinthe City of Perth.
We're continuing to build a gender-equitable team and aculture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming asthe City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from peopleof all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and genderidentities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitmentprocess will disqualify your application. $93,915 - $99,473 per annum, plussuperannuationFull-time, permanentCBD LocationAs the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is aLocal Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve ouraims, we recruit the very best people who understand the Cityexists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity As a Statutory Urban Planner in the City of Perth, you willeffectively and lawfully administer the provisions and requirementsof the City Planning Scheme and related planning and developmentstatutes and policies. This position provides technical advice,support and recommendations to the Council, internal customers andexternal customers in relation to a range of town planningmatters.
Reporting to the Principal Urban Planner within our DevelopmentApprovals team, your responsibilities would primarily include:
Process straight forward to moderately complex applicationsfor development, subdivision and other approvals.Prepare correspondence and provide advice in response tostatutory urban planning enquires.Prepare, review and monitor statutory planning provisionsand policies.Provide specialist advice to other officers within the Unitincluding other Planning Officers with regard to the Council'sstatutory planning requirements.Assist in the training/mentoring of temporary/contractPlanners to the extent of providing advice and guidance onlegislative requirements and interpretations, inspectionprocesses and procedures required as part of the StatutoryPlanner role.About You To succeed in this role, you will possess:
Considerable experience in statutory urban planningincluding the processing of simple to moderately complexapplications for development and subdivision.Knowledge and understanding of the legislativeresponsibility and processes that relate to urban planning andlocal government.Ability to effectively plan, organise and manage own timeand workload, to achieve specific outcomes within settimeframes against conflicting priorities.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills andthe ability to present and negotiate effectively with a diverserange of internal and external stakeholders.Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork,Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead andsupport the community.
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, wewelcome your application.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more aboutthe role and working at the City.
Eligibility To be eligible to work for us, you will need:
Tertiary qualification in Town Planning;A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate,current passport or current visa);Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical (if requiredfor the role);A current 'C' class Australian drivers licence;andA satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3months).How to Apply Please apply online by clicking the 'APPLY' buttonbelow, which will direct you to the City's applicationquestionnaire.
When prompted, please submit your current resume with a coverletter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria along withany relevant qualifications or certifications.
The Application Process Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST onMonday 1st July 2024. Applications may be considered, andinterviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions withinthe City of Perth.
We're continuing to build a gender-equitable team and aculture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming asthe City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from peopleof all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and genderidentities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitmentprocess will disqualify your application.
For further information please contact Roberto Colalillo, Principal Urban Planner, 08 9461 3167.
Attachments:
- Application Pack - Statutory Urban Planner.pdf
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