Employment Details
| Closing Date: |
1-May-2024 04:00 PM |
About the position:
The City has a unique and exciting opportunity available for a motivated individual to join our town planning team. Whilst the primary position is that of Planning Officer, the City encourages applications from qualified and experienced planners as well as from candidates who are interested in commencing or progressing their career in the planning field.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity that will see the successful candidate support the assessment and processing of development applications as well as provide high level customer support for enquiries relating to zoning, subdivision and development/use of land.
Key accountabilities:
The focus of the position will be shaped depending on the level of skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. As such:
- Qualified planners will be responsible for the assessment of applications for a wide range of development types and complexities. For further information view the position description: Planning Officer (Ref: 1214)
- Unqualified candidates interested in commencing or progressing a career in planning will be responsible for supporting the team by delivering high level customer service to internal and external customers, undertaking administrative tasks and undertaking the assessment of applications for simple development types.
To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Neraida Browne, Coordinator Statutory Planning on 08 9956 6648.
Position requirements:
Qualified planners will hold a degree in Town Planning (or related field) with relevant experience, or a lesser qualification with significant experience.
All candidates must be able to demonstrate comprehensive customer service skills as well as comprehensive computer literacy and writing reporting skills, with the ability to research, interpret and provide advice on legislation.
Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.
Remuneration and benefits:
The remuneration for this position will be dependent on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate, as it relates to the final composition of the position.
The Planning Officer position has a salary starting from $93,420 per annum or $47.2773 per hour, however a lesser salary may be offered should applicants not yet possess the seniority and experience required for this position, or if the position is offered in an alternate format.
Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:
- Up to 20% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)
- 22 Annual Leave days per annum
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career opportunities
- Study Assistance
- Centrally located
- Free parking
Interested in applying?
To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:
- A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
- A current resume
- A document (no more than two A4 pages) addressing each of the below items (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details):
- A summary of relevant qualifications and experience, outlining your suitability for the position;
- Comprehensive interpersonal, public relations and customer service skills; and,
- Comprehensive analytical, investigative and problem solving skills.
Applications should be emailed to the Chief Executive Officer at council@cgg.wa.gov.au or sent to: City of Greater Geraldton, PO Box 101, Geraldton WA 6531 by 4pm, Wednesday 1 May 2024.
Ross McKim
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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