About the role:

We are looking for an organised and diligent Planning Officer – Statutory to be primarily responsible for the assessment of planning applications, including development applications, subdivision applications, scheme amendments and structure plans, with assistance from senior officers. The permanent full-time role is required to assist with research, consultation and analysis of strategic and policy related planning issues and assist with developing appropriate solutions to these with strategies for implementation through the Town Planning Scheme or Council Policy.

The position involves stakeholder and internal liaison, good analytical and reporting skills, provision of planning advice across all elements of planning and management of direct reports.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide sound professional and technical advice to the Manager Statutory Planning, and other department staff. Provides advice to Council, staff the community and industry on planning matters under necessary guidance
• Undertake the assessment of standard planning applications, typically without assistance; receives assistance from senior officers on unusual or complex or new matters
• Assist to ensure that Statutory Planning services and activities of the section are innovative and delivered in accordance with commercial management principles and best practice
• Assist in the implementation of process improvement working in a team to ensure the improvements are consistent with defined and clear organisation requirements
• Contribute (as directed) to relevant public and agency meetings as required, achieving the determined required outcomes.
• Fulfil the delegated statutory duties prescribed in the Local Government Act
• Deal directly and promptly with internal and external customers, typically handling all standard matters, seeking assistance from Senior Officers where required
• Assist and support the Manager Statutory Planning and Coordinator – Statutory Planning in the day to day management and operations of the planning functions
• Assist with research, consultation and analysis of strategic and policy related planning issues, and assist with developing appropriate solutions to these with strategies for implementation through the Town Planning Scheme or Council Policy

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Graduate qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related field
• Experience in a similar statutory planning position
• Sound knowledge of town planning practice, principles and legislation
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required

About working with us:

The salary for this position will be from $91,194.72 - $108,194.90 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including:

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month or 9 day fortnight
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 16.5%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City:

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations. The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Celina directly on (08) 9267 9213.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9014.

To apply please submit a cover letter of no more than 1 page that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore if you are interested in applying for this position please do so as soon as possible.

*No agencies please.