Planning and Development | Main Administration Building, 25 Cedric Street
Senior Strategic Planning Officer
* 12-month Full Time, Maximum Term Contract (Parental Leave Cover)
* Free onsite fitness facilities | Free parking | On-site staff cafe
* Annual leave loading and employer matched super contributions matching up to 6%
About Us
The Planning and Development Directorate is responsible for the sustainable and responsible development of the City’s neighbourhoods - both residential and commercial.
This high performing team deals with a wide range of interesting planning matters to help shape the future of the City for over 243,000 residents and visitors.
The City Future Projects team is responsible for undertaking integrated land use/transport-based projects that facilitate private sector investment and deliver the City’s Local Planning Strategy. The City has several exciting world-class projects that provide significant career development opportunities, with projects relating to Stirling City, Scarborough and Mirrabooka Town Centre.
About the Position
The City Future team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Strategic Planning Officer to join the team on a 12-month Maximum term contract.
As the Senior Strategic Planning Officer, you will primarily be responsible for all necessary work associated with correspondence, enquiries, proposals, policy, strategy development, and decisions within the City Future team.
Our ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders including colleagues of all levels, the City’s community, and consultants. You will be capable of making sound decisions in a logical and lawful manner and will have excellent research and investigation skills to support you in the completion of your tasks.
Key Responsibilities
The duties of the Senior Strategic Planning Officer will include but are not limited to:
* Preparation and review of Precinct Structure Plans
* Preparation of the City’s new Local Planning Strategy
* Preparation of strategies, undertaking research, and implementing City-led projects
* Presentation of the Council’s position in public meetings
* Participate and assist with the development of business cases and feasibility studies
* Consultant selection, supervision, and project management
About You
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply; all applications will be considered.
* Tertiary Qualification in Urban Planning
* Demonstrated experience as a Planning Officer or in a similar role
* Knowledge and understanding of principles and practices of statutory and strategic Urban Planning in a WA local government environment
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Commitment to excellent customer service
What We Offer
The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:
* Free parking and easy public transport access
* Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journey facilities
* Superannuation matching of up to 6%
* Professional development opportunities, including training, industry events, and study assistance
* Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
* 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees
* Amazing in-house employee canteen
* Employee health and wellness program and initiatives
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
* Active social club
* Employee recognition program
* Novated Leasing (where applicable)
This temporary full-time position is a Level 8 Inside Workforce Agreement position which attracts a salary from $106,999.38 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.
To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have the ability to obtain:
* A copy of an Australian driving licence
* National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
* Pre-Employment Medical and DAS clearance
* The right to work in Australia
More about the City
The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, spanning 30 suburbs. The City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural, and economic hub.
With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling, we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity, and cultural backgrounds.
If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you, so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Gareth Glanville at (08) 9205 7350.
Applications close 6pm on 13 January 2024, however, please be aware that we may commence interviewing candidates prior to the closing date and reserve the right to close applications before the closing date.
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