Planning Officer

About the position:

The City has a unique and exciting opportunity available for a motivated individual to join our Town Planning team. The City encourages applications from qualified and experienced planners as well as from candidates with lesser qualifications and experience who are interested in progressing their career in the planning field.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity that will see the successful candidate support the assessment and processing of development applications as well as provide high level customer support for enquiries relating to zoning, subdivision and development/use of land.

Key accountabilities:

• Process town planning applications in accordance with the provisions of the Local Planning Schemes and policies.
• Assist with the implementation of Council resolutions and provide regular reports to the Coordinator Statutory Planning on progress of action.
• Assist and contribute towards the identification, development, implementation and review of guidelines, policies and procedures in relation to town planning.
• Respond to general enquiries (personal, written or telephone) relating to zoning, subdivision, development/use of land, Council’s Local Planning Schemes, policies, relevant Acts, Local laws or Regulations, and where appropriate the application of proper town planning principles.
• Effectively liaise with relevant stakeholders, providing advice and specialist support in the delivery, review and/or resolution of planning matters.

For further information please view the Planning Officer Position Description: Planning Officer (Ref 1213)

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Neraida Browne, Coordinator Statutory Planning on (08) 9956 6648.

Position requirements:

Qualified planners will hold a degree in Town Planning (or related field) with relevant experience suited to the Planning Officer role. Candidates should have an understanding of issues related to town planning and development in regional Western Australia, an ability to research, interpret and provide advice on legislation, comprehensive customer service, computer literacy and written reporting skills.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Planning Officer position has a salary starting from $97,157 per annum or $49.1684 per hour, dependent on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate, as it relates to the final composition of the position.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

• Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
• 22 Annual Leave days per annum
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career opportunities
• Study Assistance
• Centrally located
• Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document (no more than two A4 pages) addressing each of the below items (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details):
   1. A summary of relevant qualifications and experience, outlining your suitability for the position;
   2. Comprehensive interpersonal, public relations and customer service skills;
   3. Comprehensive ability to develop, maintain and contribute towards a cohesive team environment, and,
   4. Comprehensive analytical, investigative and problem solving skills.

Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Monday 2 December 2024.