The Opportunity: 

• Permanent Full-Time role
• Level 6 - Salary Range $83,016 - $88,890 per annum depending upon qualifications & experience*
• Located at our Eaton Administration Centre

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Officer with compliance experience to join our Development Services team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the Shire's compliance with local government regulations and planning frameworks as well as providing guidance and support to enforce the Shire’s development compliance obligations. You will be responsible for:

• Assessing development applications and making recommendations to management
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with local planning schemes, policies and regulations
• Investigating and responding to development compliance related matters and prosecutions across the Shire, in a proactive and effective manner
• Providing expert advice and guidance to the community, developers and other stakeholders on planning and compliance matters
• Preparing reports, correspondence and other documentation related to planning and compliance activities
• Collaborating with various internal departments and external agencies to coordinate planning and compliance efforts

You will require tertiary qualifications in Town Planning as well as demonstrated knowledge of local government planning legislation, policies and processes.  The core requirements of this role include a demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and regulations, along with highly developed communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

What’s on offer:

• 9 Day Fortnight or Monthly RDO Option
• Located in Eaton, a south west lifestyle beckons
• Varied work – a mixture of field and office tasks
• Negotiated flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Superannuation co-contributions
• Discounted gym membership – enjoy our 24 hour gym
• Free office parking, and ideally situated adjacent to the vibrant Eaton Fair precinct
• Corporate Wellness Program & Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and Study Assistance Program

About the Shire:

The Shire of Dardanup blends the picturesque farming hinterland of Dardanup and Ferguson Valley with an expanding urban residential and commercial hub in Eaton, where our Administration Centre is located. Close to the Collie River and Leschenault Estuary plus only minutes from Bunbury, the Shire has been identified as a regional growth corridor with planning underway for the new city of Wanju with a projected population of 50,000 (www.wanju.dardanup.wa.gov.au).

Want more info?

Call our HR Team on 08 9724 0362 or visit our website: www.dardanup.wa.gov.au/employment  

To Apply:

Applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description to be eligible for this position. Email your cover letter, selection criteria statement, and Resume to hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au 

Applications Close:  4:00pm Monday, 23 December 2024 or once a suitable pool of candidates is received.  This means the vacancy may close without notice.

The Shire of Dardanup reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the close of applications. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available.

*Age rates apply for applicants under 21 years of age*