Senior Urban Planner

Town of Cottesloe; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Annual Leave Loading

Paid Christmas Shutdown

Job summary

The Town of Cottesloe is seeking an experienced Senior Urban Planner to provide statutory and strategic planning advice, assess complex planning proposals and deliver high-quality outcomes in line with legislation and council policies. You will work with a small team, applying professional judgement to achieve results across development applications, policy, and engagement.

Join a coastal community, with opportunities to influence sustainable growth, and contribute to planning considerations

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and planning principles to achieve sound planning outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment of complex development applications.
• Ability to prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and correspondence for management, Council, DAPS and SDAU.

Responsibilities

• Provide statutory and strategic planning advice to deliver timely, customer-focused outcomes.
• Assess complex planning proposals and contribute to planning policy and procedure improvements.
• Engage with stakeholders and work with a small team to share knowledge and achieve desired outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

Urban and Regional Planning qualification

Job description

At the Town of Cottesloe, we are proud to look after one of Western Australia's most iconic coastal communities. From our beaches and parks to our vibrant local spaces, we are committed to creating a welcoming, safe and well-maintained environment for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Urban Planner to work with us in a full-time capacity.

This role will make a significant impact across the organisation by providing statutory and strategic planning advice, assessing complex planning proposals and delivering high-quality, timely and customer-focused planning outcomes in line with relevant legislation, Council policies and the Town's local planning framework.

This role will also give you the opportunity to apply and further develop your planning expertise across a broad and interesting range of matters, including complex development applications, planning policy and procedure improvements, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning considerations. You'll work closely with a small team, sharing your technical knowledge and using your professional judgement to achieve desired outcomes.

Please refer to the attached PositionDescription for more information about the role.

• Beautiful coastal working environment within walking distance of Cottesloe Beach.
• Access to discounted private health insurance.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the sustainable development and growth of the local community.
• Annual Leave Loading.
• Paid Christmas Shutdown.
• Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Town Planning, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and planning principles to achieve sound planning outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment of complex development applications.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and correspondence for management, Council, DAPS and SDAU.
• Demonstrated ability for building and maintaining effective working relationships. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork.
• Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

The Town of Cottesloe is an EqualOpportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within all practices. Applications for this position are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders.

Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applications.