• Fulltime, monthly RDO – flexible work options considered
• Excellent variety of work and opportunity to be involved in exciting projects
• Fantastic lifestyle in the beautiful South West

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

We are seeking a Senior Development Planner with at least 3 years' experience in statutory and/or strategic planning to join our Development Services team. You will manage a range of complex development proposals, including Local Structure Plans, subdivisions and major development applications, in order to achieve great outcomes for our Shire, and share your expertise and enthusiasm to help develop our team’s capabilities.

You will also develop innovative strategies and policies to help deliver strategic projects:
- Review of the Shire’s Local Heritage Survey
- Administering, and review of, the Shire’s Developer Contribution Plan
- Strategic involvement in the Shire’s Integrated Growth Framework and Place Planning
- Assessment of complex development applications, including Joint Development Assessment Panel items

We will also consider applications from motivated Planning Officers. If you are a planning professional looking for a new opportunity, or a looking to start a career in planning in a friendly team environment, we want to hear from you!

As part of our team, you will enjoy:
• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• Full time, 19-day work month
• Base annual salary from $85,489 - $95,481 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description - Senior Planning Officer PDF (280KB) and Position Description – Planning Officer PDF (273KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/council/work-with-us.aspx to access the position description.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.
To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:
• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Bachelor of Arts in Urban & Regional Planning, or relevant equivalent
• Previous planning experience in statutory process examining and processing subdivision and development applications, structure plans and town planning scheme amendments in relation to urban and rural land use issues.
• Strong research and evaluation skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Strong computer skills in MS Office
• Exposure to multidisciplinary environments of building construction, public health, environmental management and engineering related to the local government planning process
• Working knowledge of town planning legislation and other relevant legislation
• C Class Driver’s Licence

Experience in the application of WA planning legislation and local government processes will be highly regarded.

To be considered for either of these roles, please submit a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position you are applying for, along with your resume.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Isabel Fry, Manager Development Services or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.

Applications close
9.00am on Wednesday 26 November 2025.
The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.