Statutory Planning Officer

Statutory Planning Officer

Permanent full-time

Salary $84,843 to $100,894 per annum + 12% super

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing program
• Superannuation co-contribution options
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to Fitness Passport

Organisational Overview

At the City of Fremantle, you’ll work on meaningful urban design, thoughtful heritage preservation, and innovative planning frameworks that shape one of WA’s most iconic coastal cities. From residential builds and local developments to precinct-scale revitalisation, you’ll help make Fremantle even more liveable, sustainable and unique.

With flexible conditions, professional development, and a strong culture of collaboration and learning, this is a great place to grow your planning career. Plus, your office is right in the heart of Walyalup; step out and explore the City you help shape.

The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint a Statutory Planning Officer to the City Planning Team. This permanent, full-time role supports statutory planning outcomes by investigating and reporting on statutory planning matters in an effective and efficient manner. The role supports informed decision making by liaising with, and advising, client bodies and the general public on technical and planning related matters. The City is open to considering a part-time role for suitable applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess development applications to prepare clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations.
• Provide technical planning advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver responsive, customer focused planning services by managing planning enquiries, and providing accurate, timely planning advice.
• Prepare documentation and assist the City in review processes, including the State Administrative Tribunal.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and coordination across disciplines within the organisation.

To be considered for this position, you will need

• Possession of, or working toward, a tertiary qualification in town planning or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant town planning legislation and practices associated with development assessment.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the ability to handle customer enquiries in a courteous, sensitive and effective manner.
• Sound negotiation, decision making, analytical and research skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of computer literacy and word processing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in a local or state government development assessment role is desirable.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions

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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format.  You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.  The estimated closure date is 5pm Sunday September 20 but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Justin Lawrence, Coordinator Statutory Planning, or Chloe Johnston, Manager City Planning, on 9432 9999.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.