Senior Planning Officer

City of Albany; Albany; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation match

Professional development

Annual leave loading

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program

ALAC memberships

Volunteer support

Study assistance

Employee recognition

Novated leasing

Job summary

The City of Albany is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to lead the processing of development and subdivision applications and provide professional planning advice. Reporting to the Coordinator Development Assessment and Customer Relations, you will work to deliver high-quality outcomes and great customer experience.

You will apply urban planning frameworks, statutory and strategic policies, and lead a small team to ensure workflows are monitored and deadlines met.

Qualifications

• Experience with urban and regional planning frameworks and policy
• Proven ability to assess and report on development applications
• Strong customer experience and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely processing of development and subdivision applications
• Provide professional planning advice to City and community
• Focus on delivering high-quality customer experience and outcomes
• Lead and mentor a small team to support day-to-day workflows

Skills

Urban planning knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Urban and Regional Planning degree

Job description

Status Permanent, Full Time, 76 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE). Salary range $112,150.29 - $117,677.54 per annum dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.

Opportunity

The City of Albany’s Development Services Team is looking for an experienced, motivated and qualified individual to take up the role of Senior Planning Officer. Reporting to the Coordinator Development Assessment and Customer Relations, this role will see you responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient processing of development and subdivision applications and the delivery of professional advice to the City and community on various planning matters, with a focus on delivering high-quality customer experience and outcomes, that align with the City's strategic objectives and statutory requirements.

About You

Experience in the use of urban and regional planning frameworks, including detailed knowledge of statutory, policy, and strategic planning principles. The candidate should have a proven track record in assessing and determining development applications in accordance with relevant legislation. The successful candidate will also need to have a tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the industry. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing urban and regional planning policies and procedures and, a knowledge and experience in examining, processing and reporting on subdivision and development applications. Candidate should also have experience in customer experience and stakeholder engagement, with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with various audiences on technical matters, in person and in writing and, experience supervising and leading a team, overseeing day to day functions, monitoring workflows, mentoring and providing guidance and support to other staff with additional qualifications in leadership and management is highly desirable.

About Us

The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ around 500 staff members and provide an exceptional and committed service to the Community of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed.

What We Offer

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Free or discounted ALAC Memberships
• Festive leave days
• Volunteering support
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Deadline: Applications close 5pm,Thursday 22 October 2026

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.