Coordinator Planning & Lands

Residential – Onslow or Remote Opportunity | Full time

Annual package range $135,449.60 to $142,500.80 includes annual allowances (conditions apply) + 6 Weeks Leave + Super Matching Scheme.

Starting salary is negotiable, dependent on skills and experience.

Shire provided accommodation and a relocation package may be available to eligible candidates for this role.

Choose Your Work Style

• Residential (Onslow) - Rent-free Shire housing + relocation support.
• Remote arrangement with quarterly site visits funded by the Shire.

About the Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator Planning & Lands to join our team—based either in Onslow or through a remote working arrangement.

In this role, you will lead the Shire's planning and land services, ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks and alignment with our strategic priorities. Your key responsibilities will include overseeing development applications, manage land transactions and mining tenement referrals, and contribute to the development of planning policies and land management processes.

You will also provide leadership to a small team, offering guidance and support to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in local government. For candidates based in Onslow, the package includes Shire-provided housing and relocation support. For remote candidates, quarterly site visits will be fully funded. Both options come with generous leave entitlements, a competitive salary package, superannuation matching, and the support of a collaborative team culture.

This position offers a competitive remuneration package and six weeks' annual leave. All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Joanne Sangster, Deputy Chief Executive Officer on 0448 964 898.

Submitting your Application

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au by 9:00 AM Friday 26th September 2025.

Please note: Shortlisting may commence immediately, and this vacancy may close earlier than the specified deadline if a successful applicant is identified.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful applicant is required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to commencing employment. We strongly encourage candidates to apply for a National Police Check upon job application.