Planning Assistant

City of Rockingham; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Health and wellbeing programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing learning and development

Salary packaging opportunities

Job summary

The City of Rockingham is seeking a Planning Assistant on a 2-year fixed-term, full-time basis. You will gain exposure to all urban planning functions, providing support to the Statutory Planning Team and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Ideal candidates have a tertiary qualification in urban planning or a related field, with enthusiasm for public service and community development. The role offers a structured learning path and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in urban planning or closely related field.
• Willingness to learn and develop planning skills on the job.
• Interest in community planning and public service.

Responsibilities

• Assist across all planning functions with hands-on support.
• Engage with the Statutory Planning Team to gain practical experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Skills

Urban planning basics

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Job description

Planning & Development | Building/Construction, Geographic Information Services, Planning
Location: Rockingham, WA

PlanningAssistant
Temporary (2year fixed term)
Full-time(average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing localgovernments in the south metropolitan area. We areresponsible for the provision and delivery of high qualityservices, facilities and events that meet or exceed communityexpectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for ouremployees is important to us and we are committed to employing teammembers who share the City’s Values ofRecognition, Ethics,Service, ProfessionalDevelopment, Empowerment,Communication and Teamwork –RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

Recognised as a strategicmetropolitan activity centre and experiencing unprecedented growth,we are keen to develop planning professionals. If you have recentlycompleted (or are close to completing) your tertiary qualificationin urban planning, we’re offering you a change to get some realexperience for your resume.

As a Planning Assistant you willhave exposure to all aspects of urban planning functions. You canapply your technical skills and build your hands-on knowledge. Wewill be providing on-the-job learning as you provide support andassistance across the Statutory Planning Team. You will bring acommitment to ongoing learning and a passion for your ongoingpersonal development.

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

• 12% superannuation with theopportunity to co-contribute up to 5%
• A variety of health andwellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursementsubsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations,free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible workingarrangements, including rostered days off and two additionalpaid days of absence per annum
• Ongoing learning, trainingand development opportunities
• Salary packagingopportunities for motor vehicles.

This process may be used to fillfuture similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may becomeavailable in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a personwith disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitmentand selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via emailat [e-mail] or phone [phone]. We’re happy to discussoptions to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats forapplication forms, or alternate methods ofapplying.

The City of Rockinghamencourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds,including First Nations people, people living with disability andpeople who speak a first language other thanEnglish.