Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley

Senior Planning Officer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and all age groups to apply. 

The Organisation
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, and Respect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley
The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options, great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Planning and Regulatory Services team. You will be involved in a diverse range of strategic planning work and undertake a range of responsibilities necessary for the effective operation of the team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering the Shire’s Local Planning Scheme and land use control in accordance with Council delegations, planning policies and administrative procedures;
• Assessing and reporting on development applications, including significant applications, Development Assessment Panel applications and application reviews at the State Administrative Tribunal;
• Assessing proposals for strata title subdivision, requests for preliminary determination and requests for certification of strata plans;
• Preparing recommendations and reports to Council and external stakeholders on development, subdivision and rezoning proposals;
• Providing detailed and professional advice on matters related to land use planning and development, and land related functions to Shire staff, government agencies, developers, and other organisations;
• Preparing and maintaining planning information sheets and ensuring planning related information on the Shire’s website is up-to-date and in accordance with legislative requirements.

Degree Qualification/s in Urban and Regional Planning or related field and equivalent industry experience and current unrestricted WA Drivers Licence are essential for this role and you will also have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.  You will need to be able to demonstrate sound understanding of both strategic and statutory planning, including assessment and compliance of planning matters, planning concepts including residential, retail and commercial developments, traffic and parking issues, and bushfire prone areas.

More information about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the shire recruitment website: https://swek.bigredsky.com.

Salary and Benefits
This role is fulltime with a remuneration package ranging between $120,000 - $140,000 per annum.

Working for SWEK means that in addition to the competitive annual salary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive of allowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience), you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further 3%
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
• 10 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Shire provided corporate uniforms
• Opportunities for professional development
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services

Please note that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to casual and part-time roles.

APPLY NOW!
If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of this page or contact Katherine Gilpin, our Manager Planning and Regulatory Services on 0457 180 451 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.