Strategic Planner - Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

  • Full-time, Permanent
  • Fastest Growing Local Government in WA - Amazing, diverse planning landscape
  • Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven Strategic Planning skills to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"
Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team!

We are seeking an experienced and professional Strategic Planner with a passion for our urban/rural environment.

Some of your core functions include:

  • Assess strategic land use planning applications including scheme amendments, structure plans, local development plans, subdivisions and clearances.
  • Apply relevant legislation and the State and local planning framework, in assisting residents, stakeholders and community organisations on strategic planning matters.
  • Undertake land use planning policy review and development to guide future growth.
  • Participate in the development of strategic council projects, including project management, stakeholder engagement and urban design.

Where do I apply?
Submit your resume online. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Commitment to excellent customer service.
  • View Planning as a function based upon collaboration with the community.

For further information on the requirements of the position, please review the attached position description.

The Important Stuff

A competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Also on offer is the opportunity to work within a great team as well as some other fantastic benefits.

  • Free local gym membership.
  • If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
  • Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
  • Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
  • Two additional Local Government days off per year.
  • The option of Purchased Leave.
  • Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
  • Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
  • Free Onsite Parking.

About the Shire!
Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger.