Senior Strategic Planning Officer (12 Months Maternity Leave Coverage)
Senior Strategic Planning Officer (12 Months Maternity Leave Coverage)
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Job Description
- Competitive Salary: Level 7/8 $104530 to $112473 superannuation
- Maximum Term FullTime Position
- Matched Super contributions up to 5%
- Position available from August 2025 August 2026
About the Role
Are you passionate about shaping places and influencing future growth The City of Bunbury is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Strategic Planning Officer to join our dynamic City Planning team on a maximumterm basis to cover maternity leave.
This is a key role within the City Planning team responsible for contributing to the delivery of strategic planning projects and the preparation monitoring and implementation of the Local Planning Framework. Youll work collaboratively across departments with stakeholders and partner authorities to support the councils ambitions for sustainable development and community wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mentoring guidance and support to team members fostering a culture of continuous improvement knowledge sharing and collaboration.
- Deliver strategic planning projects and review strategic planning documents relevant to the Citys Local Planning Policy Framework.
- Undertake research and technical analysis and provide specialised advice and recommendations on strategic (environmental social and economic) matters.
- Provide specialist advice on planning policy to colleagues elected members and external partners.
- Represent the City at meetings and in working groups as required.
About You
Were looking for someone with:
- Tertiary or post graduate qualification comparable to a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent
- Eligibility for corporate membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
- Proven ability to support direct reports through performance feedback mentorship and coaching and by cultivating a collaborative highachieving team environment.
- Extensive knowledge of the planning system and procedures principles policies and legislation relevant to WA.
- Significant experience in strategic planning ideally within a local authority.
- A strong understanding of current planning legislation policy and guidance.
- Excellent communication negotiation and project management skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver highquality outcomes.
What We Offer
- A supportive and forwardthinking working environment
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development
How to apply
All applicants are to provide a current Resume Covering Letter and statement against the criteria as requested on the online application form.
To be considered all applications must be submitted via our careers site & enter ref code:.
For further information please refer to our How to Apply section on the website
The successful applicant may be required to undertake a preemployment medical screening prior to commencement
Applications Close: 1 June 2025 @ 5.00pm AWST
We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people individuals with disabilities LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join the City of Bunbury.
The City of Bunbury is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require adjustments to the application recruitment selection or assessment process please contact us at or callto discuss your needs.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
