Administration Officer - Planning Services

• Part Time, 0.5 FTE
• Work life balance
• Strong support for professional development

Provide administration and customer support to enable the effective delivery of Planning Services.

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

The Administration Officer – Planning Services provides administrative and customer support that enables the effective delivery of Planning Services. The position acts as a first point of contact for customers and supports statutory and strategic planning services through the coordination of applications, referrals, customer requests, records and administrative workflows, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant service delivery.

The rewards:
As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career 
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety 
• Flexible Part-time, 38 hrs per fortnight 
• Base annual salary $76,692 per annum (pro-rata) dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Administration Officer - Planning Services PDF (341KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/council/work-with-us.aspx to access the position description.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future. 
To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Demonstrated experience providing administrative or business support within a regulatory, technical or customer service environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise and manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Experience maintaining records, databases and document management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply organisational procedures and administrative requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to build productive working relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business systems.

Experience supporting Planning Services in Local Government will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact People & Culture on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Isabel Fry, Acting Director Community Planning & Development or People & Culture on 9727 0222.

Applications close
4:00pm on Friday 2 October 2026
The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.