Strategic Planning Officer

City of Albany; Albany; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation co-contributions

Professional development

Annual leave loading

Employee health program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Novated leasing

Job summary

The City of Albany’s Development Services Team is seeking an experienced Strategic Planning Officer to contribute to timely assessment of planning applications and delivery of strategic planning projects, with strong emphasis on customer service and community engagement.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (or equivalent) and have proven experience assessing development applications, supporting scheme amendments, and maintaining records across systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with urban and regional planning frameworks and statutory/policy planning principles.
• Proven ability to assess development applications in line with legislation.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating technical matters to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the timely assessment of planning applications and delivery of planning projects.
• Contribute to precinct and policy-based planning functions.
• Provide high-quality planning advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support record management and reporting across systems.

Skills

Planning experience

Stakeholder communication

Customer service

Education

Urban and Regional Planning degree

Job description

Status: Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE). Salary range: $87,371.38 - $108,833.84 (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 Strategic Planning Officer. Reporting to the Coordinator Strategic Planning, this role will see you contributing to the effective and timely assessment of strategic planning applications and delivery of strategic planning projects, as well as the implementation of associated precinct and policy-based planning functions. The role supports the delivery of high-quality planning advice to internal and external stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on customer service, community engagement and consultation, professional integrity, and alignment with the City's strategic objectives and statutory obligations.

About You

Experience in the use of urban and regional planning frameworks, including detailed knowledge of statutory, policy, and strategic planning principles. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in assessing and determining development applications in accordance with relevant legislation. The successful candidate will need to have a tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent, demonstrated experience in assessing strategic planning applications and supporting scheme amendments and policy updates, and maintaining documents, records and reporting using different systems and ensures record management standards are met. Candidates should also have experience in customer experience, with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with various audiences on technical matters, in person and in writing. If you meet the above requirements, have experience working in a similar position and are passionate about working for the City of Albany.

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

The City offers some great benefits including workplace flexibility.

You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• 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, Tuesday 20 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.