The City of Subiaco is going through a transformation with significant change and evolution in terms of residential options, the commercial sector, retail, entertainment, leisure and recreation. Navigating this change in partnership with the community, business and stakeholders, whilst also celebrating Subiaco's heritage, history and culture is an exciting challenge.

This role sits in the Planning team and plays a key part in facilitating the orderly and proper development of the City of Subiaco, within the guidelines of accepted town planning practices.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Assist the Coordinator Planning Services in the administration of the Local Planning Scheme and planning policies
• Undertake preliminary assessments of new development proposals to identify potential planning issues
• Meet and negotiate, where necessary, with applicants, landowners and neighbours with respect to applications for development approval
• Investigate unauthorised activities and complaints within the City relating to planning matters
• Attend DAP meetings and represent the City administration during consideration of DAP processes
• Assist the Manager Planning Services and Coordinator Planning Services in the preparation of appropriate planning policies and major planning studies/projects
• Prepare correspondence and reports in relation to applications for review lodged with the State Administrative Tribunal and attend to SAT matters where necessary
• Prepare reports for consideration by Council
• Assist the Strategic Planning Team and provide strategic advice/input where necessary
• Other duties as required

Essential Criteria

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write concise and accurate reports and convey complex arguments to a wide audience
• Considerable expertise in development control and an ability to negotiate and liaise with developers and the community, with experience dealing with significant and complex development applications
• Considerable experience and knowledge of current WA Planning and related legislation, policies and procedures including development control, local planning scheme, subdivision and policy application
• Considerable experience of both applications for review with the State Administrative Tribunal and Local Planning Scheme Amendment procedures
• Completed tertiary qualifications in planning or a related discipline

Salary Package

From $103,740 to $111,790 per annum, plus 11.5% employer superannuation and additional co-contribution to your superannuation.

Working for the City of Subiaco

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and offer great benefits to help you achieve a positive work-life balance, including (but not limited to):

• Up to 5 weeks' annual leave plus rostered days off.
• Sustainable travel allowance/parking permit.
• Free membership to Lords Recreation centre.
• Super annuation co-contributions.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Novated lease and salary packaging options.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please click Apply or alternatively Apply with Seek to submit your application. You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter to support your application. If you would like to receive a full PDF copy of the position description, please send your request to [email protected], referencing this position title.

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria. You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skillset.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 24 March 2025. Applications received after this time will not be considered. We reserve the right to shortlist applicants and conduct interviews prior to the closing date. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you submit an application as soon as you are able to.