Manager Strategic & Statutory Planning

Crisdale Recruitment Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Supportive leadership and team culture

Pilbara lifestyle benefits

Job summary

This Shire in regional Western Australia seeks a highly capable Manager Strategic & Statutory Planning to lead land-use planning and drive long-term strategy in a growing, mining-influenced region. You will collaborate with Council, agencies, landowners and industry to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include leading planning strategy development, assessing complex applications, and guiding amendments to the Local Planning Scheme while managing Crown land and

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning required; recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in strategic land-use planning, preferably in local government.
• Strong knowledge of WA planning legislation, Local Planning Schemes and Crown land administration.
• Ability to assess complex applications and provide clear, defensible reports to Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level strategic and statutory planning leadership across the Shire.
• Develop and implement planning strategies to support future land use and economic development.
• Assess, report and recommend on complex land development and land-use applications.
• Lead amendments to the Local Planning Scheme and high-level strategic proposals for Council.
• Manage Crown land, environmental and mining-related planning matters.
• Provide expert advice to elected members, staff and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Shire at the State Administrative Tribunal when required.
• Ensure planning processes are efficient, consistent and aligned with best practice.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Urban and Regional Planning degree

Tools

Synergy Soft

Intramaps

Job description

Manager Strategic & Statutory Planning Local Government

This shire is seeking a highly capable Manager Strategic & Statutory Planning to lead land-use planning in regional WA. This is a rare opportunity to influence long-term strategy, drive high-quality statutory outcomes, and deliver tangible results in a region defined by mining, pastoral land, Crown land complexity, and significant future growth potential.

Key responsibilities

• You will provide high-level strategic and statutory planning leadership across the Shire. Working closely with Council, internal teams, government agencies, landowners and industry.
• Develop and implement planning strategies that support future land use and economic development.
• Assess, report and recommend on complex land development and land-use applications.
• Lead amendments to the Local Planning Scheme and high-level strategic proposals for Council.
• Manage Crown land, environmental and mining-related planning matters.
• Provide expert advice to elected members, staff and external stakeholders.
• Represent the Shire at the State Administrative Tribunal when require.
• Ensure planning processes are efficient, consistent and aligned with best practice.

Key attributes and Essential Criteria

We are looking for a confident, experienced local government planner who thrives in a regional setting and is motivated by the challenge of complex planning environments. This is a hands-on leadership role with genuine influence. You will operate with significant autonomy while contributing to the broader direction of the organisation.

• Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent qualification recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia)
• Minimum 5 year's experience in strategic land-use planning, preferably within local government
• Strong working knowledge of Western Australian planning legislation, Local Planning Schemes, Crown land administration and related frameworks
• Proven ability to assess complex applications, prepare high-quality reports and provide clear, defensible advice to Council
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills — comfortable engaging with elected members, industry, government agencies and the community
• Strong organisational and self-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Competent in relevant systems (Microsoft Office suite, and ideally Synergy Soft / Intramaps or similar) Highly regarded
• Previous experience managing budgets or financial aspects of a planning function
• Experience working in regional or remote local government, particularly in mining or resource-affected areas

What We Offer

• This position will suit an individual with a fantastic Attitude and Exceptional Leadership Skills offering a genuine opportunity to shape strategic planning outcomes in a high-growth, resource-rich region.
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• The chance to live and work in the heart of the Pilbara — with lifestyle benefits unique to the region

Applicants must be able to provide

• Current Federal Police Clearance (no more than 6 months old)
• Valid WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence
• Proof of right to work in Australia
• Completion of a 100-point identification check and pre-employment medical (as part of the appointment process)