Status:

Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Salary range:

$103,689.18 - $108,799.42 per annum dependent on skills, qualifications and experience

$107,836.74 - $113,151.39 from July 1, 2025.

Opportunity:

The City of Albany is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Planning Officer – Strategic to join our Planning Services Team. In this leadership role, you will:

Oversee strategic planning projects and developer-led proposals.

Provide expert advice on complex planning matters.

Collaborate on placemaking initiatives.

Support development assessments as needed.

Lead continuous improvement of internal planning processes.

About You:

The successful candidate will require:

A degree in urban and regional planning (or equivalent).

At least 5 years’ experience in statutory and strategic planning.

Strong leadership, mentoring, and project management skills.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management abilities.

Experience with development applications, scheme amendments, structure plans, and policy development.

FPA Level 1 Bushfire Assessor certification (desirable).

If you meet the above requirements, have experience working in a similar position and are passionate about working for the City of Albany, please apply.

To be eligible for an interview, applicants must submit a separate document that clearly covers the selection criteria outlined in the Conditions and Selection Criteria Document.

About Us:

The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 450 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.

What We Offer:

The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year

Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance

Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year

Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Discounted ALAC Memberships

Festive leave days

Volunteering support

Generous study assistance

Employee recognition program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested: To apply visit https://albany.elmotalent.com.au/careers/albany/job/view/565 for a full job information kit.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Jan van der Mescht Manager Development Services at [email protected] or on 6820 3047.

Deadline:

Applications close 5pm, Friday 6 June 2025.

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.