City of Rockingham

Community Infrastructure Planning Officer

Permanent
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.

Be part of the specialised team where you will guide strategic community infrastructure planning projects in multidisciplinary project teams. You will prepare strategic studies and support the delivery in the planning and development of community infrastructure projects based on a thorough understanding of the City’s population and demographic profiles.  

Communication and engagement with the community is essential for this position, giving you the opportunity to utilise your well-developed communication and facilitation skills, when consulting with a wide range of stakeholders.  A team player, you are able to guide, plan, organise and prioritise multiple projects. You have a demonstrated knowledge of community development and/or infrastructure planning as well as knowledge of contemporary theories, trends and demographics in community, sport, recreation, culture and social development.

You will need to hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Social Science, Project Management, Infrastructure Planning, Community Development or in a related discipline and associated specialised experience.

A current ‘C’ Class Drivers licence is essential along with a National Police Clearance.

To be considered for this role you must address the following selection criteria; you will be required to respond to each criterion below as you lodge your application online. 

1. Tertiary qualification in Social Science, Project Management, Infrastructure Planning, Community Development or in a related discipline and associated specialised experience
2. Sound knowledge of project management theory and practice
3. Sound knowledge of community development and/or infrastructure planning
4. Experience in a strategic planning, facility management, or project management role delivering community development services, or community planning and / or infrastructure outcomes
5. Strong organisational and administrative skills

We are offering a gross salary of $99,138 per annum, and:

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 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
• Learning and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online, via the City’s website, by 4pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025

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 or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. 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.