Permanent | Full-Time

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This position is classified as a Band 7 ($88,997 - $97,595) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system, with an increase coming in July!

About the City
The City of Kwinana is a thriving ocean-side community at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial development and has the second fastest growing population within any local government area in the state. The City has seen extensive redevelopment including new residential areas, schools, retail precincts, community facilities and transport links that continue to transform Kwinana into a unique and liveable City.

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your planning career and make a significant contribution to the growing and changing community at the City of Kwinana.

About the Role
Due to recent internal promotions and ongoing growth, we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified planner to join our Planning and Development team; a professional who enjoys the challenges and diverse opportunities of a planning environment undergoing significant transformation.

Reporting to the Coordinator Statutory Planning, you will be responsible for the assessment of development and subdivision applications with a focus on customer experience. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide professional advice to the organisation and community on a range of planning matters in a way that positively contributes to the organisational culture.

The skills and experience that applicants should possess include:

Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent.

Comprehensive knowledge of town planning principles and Western Australian statutory planning legislation, procedures, policies and practices with an ability to interpret plans.

Highly developed interpersonal, communication, networking and relationship building skills with an ability to provide a high level of customer-centric service.

Proven ability to work constructively with others in a team environment and to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Highly developed analytical ability and skills in creative thinking, independent research, negotiation and problem-solving.

Highly developed project management, planning and organisational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet challenging timeframes.

Well-developed computer literacy skills.

Possession of a driver’s licence.

Previous experience in Planning in Local Government or similar role desirable.

What’s In It For You?

At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment.

Other perks include, but are not limited to…

Competitive salary plus 12.5% superannuation.

A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.

A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.

The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

Career development, training opportunities and study support.

Flexible working arrangements

Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.

Free onsite parking.

Interested?
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a current copy of their resume and a cover letter explaining their relevant skills and experiences as these relate to the role.

The relevant Selection Criteria is listed in the attached Position Description for each role.

For more information relating to the position please call Asha Logan, Coordinator Statutory Planning, on 9439 0427.

Apply online: www.kwinana.wa.gov.au

Applications close 5:00pm Thursday 19 June 2025

The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications

The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.

Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.