Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

This role presents a unique opportunity to play a leading role in strategic planning for new urban development in Karnup and North-East Baldivis.

Working as part of the Strategic Planning and Sustainability team, you will provide ongoing leadership and support to the Strategic Planning staff and supervise the daily activities and operations in an exciting and diverse planning environment.

You will be responsible for coordinating the assessment of Structure Plans, along with progressing specific strategic planning projects including preparation and project management of various strategic planning studies, and the assessment and review of strategic planning policies and Scheme Amendments.

In this role, you will be providing specialist advice on strategic planning matters and engaging with various stakeholders, including State Government departments, to achieve desirable planning outcomes for the future. You will also investigate and analyse very complex strategic planning matters, and devise and evaluate alternative solutions and recommendations.

You must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and have proven negotiation and financial management experience. Advanced knowledge of Town Planning Administrative and Statutory procedures is a must. Degree qualified in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent), and eligibility for membership to the Planning Institute of Australia are essential, as is a current and valid ‘C’ class driver’s licence.

Please address the following selection criteria in your online application:

• Extensive practical experience in the profession of town planning
• Significant experience with managing strategic planning projects, formulating strategic planning policies, structure planning, subdivision and Scheme Amendments
• Significant experience in supervising professional and technical staff within a planning environment
• Degree in Town Planning or equivalent

We are offering a base salary of $116,412 to $124,121 per annum, dependant on skills and experience, and:

• Professional Allowance of $15,000 per annum in addition to base salary
• 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute a further 5% superannuation
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per year
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 5pm Monday 14 July 2025.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [email protected] or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.