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The Approval Services unit is looking for a full time Planner to join the award-winning planning team at Wanneroo as recognised by PIA planning excellence.  

As a Planner for the Approval Services Unit at the City of Wanneroo, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our city's growth and development. You'll work closely with our diverse community, stakeholders, and other industry professionals to ensure that our city is planned in a way that reflects our residents' needs and aspirations. Your ideas and expertise will play a vital role in creating a vibrant, liveable, and sustainable city.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate and assess planning applications, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to the City's decision-makers and customers on planning matters.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform policy development and urban design initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders and lead public consultations.

Planner Position Description

The successful appointee must be an adaptable, passionate Planner who thrives working in a very busy and change driven organisation.  Applicants must be able to demonstrate through their CV and covering letter that they meet the following capabilities: 

1. Qualification in relevant discipline such as Urban and Regional Planning;
2. Relevant experience in a similar role is desirable however graduates are encouraged to apply;
3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively rather than competitively and with a client focus, utilising effective communication skills.
4. An ability to employ the City’s corporate values in your day-to-day work;
5. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks;
6. Experience with report writing is desirable; and
7. C Class Driver's Licence.

The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo

The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Five weeks annual leave (for salaried officers, excluding casual employees and pro-rata for part time employees);
• Free on-site parking;
• Paid wellness day;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Purchase leave (subject to operational requirements);
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

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If this position sounds like your next career step – and a role that you are passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. 

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For further information regarding the position, please contact Nick de Vecchis, Coordinator Planning Services on 9405 5356.

Reference Number:  3102

Close date:  26 February 2025 (9:00 pm AWST)

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 3 months.