Planning Assistant

City of Rockingham WA; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Health programs

Flexible work arrangements

Training & development

Salary packaging

Job summary

The City of Rockingham is seeking a Planning Assistant on a temporary two-year fixed-term, full-time basis, averaging 38 hours per week. You will gain exposure to all aspects of urban planning within the Statutory Planning Team and engage in on-the-job learning.

The role requires developing knowledge of planning principles and legislation, with a focus on communication, map interpretation, and professional growth. A gross salary of $86,797 per annum is offered, plus superannuation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Sound communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Competent map interpretation and graphical representation skills.
• Developing knowledge of Urban Planning principles and other environmental and land-use practices.
• Developing knowledge of Urban Planning legislation.
• Recent completion (or nearing completion) of a tertiary qualification in urban planning, or a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance across the Statutory Planning Team.
• Apply your technical skills to urban planning tasks.
• Engage in on-the-job learning and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Map interpretation

Urban planning knowledge

Learning mindset

Education

Tertiary qualification in urban planning or relevant field

Job description

Planning Assistant

Temporary (2 year fixed term)

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Recognised as a strategic metropolitan activity centre and experiencing unprecedented growth, we are keen to develop planning professionals. If you have recently completed (or are close to completing) your tertiary qualification in urban planning, we’re offering you a change to get some real experience for your resume.

As a Planning Assistant you will have exposure to all aspects of urban planning functions. You can apply your technical skills and build your hands-on knowledge. We will be providing on-the-job learning as you provide support and assistance across the Statutory Planning Team. You will bring a commitment to ongoing learning and a passion for your ongoing personal development.

• Sound communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Competent map interpretation and graphical representation skills
• Developing knowledge of Urban Planning principles and other environmental and land-use practices and their application
• Developing knowledge of Urban Planning legislation
• Recent completion (or nearing completion of) a tertiary qualification in urban planning, or a relevant field

We are offering a gross salary of $86,797 per annum, and:

• 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co-contribute up to 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• Ongoing learning, training and development opportunities
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone]. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

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