Senior Planning Officer (Statutory)
Core
Assess and manage a diverse portfolio of statutory planning matters including development applications, subdivisions, and strata titles to balance growth with community character.
Role type
Senior IC statutory planning officer
Builds
Statutory planning decisions and reports for a metropolitan council
Domain
Local government / Urban planning
Required skills
Statutory planning assessment, Urban and Regional Planning qualification, WA planning legislation knowledge, Stakeholder negotiation, Report writing, Site inspection
Preferred skills
Managing complex planning matters, Negotiating positive outcomes, Managing competing priorities
Technologies
Planning schemes, Development assessment processes
Responsibilities
Assess and determine complex development applications, subdivision and amalgamation proposals, strata title applications and signage applications; Provide expert planning advice to applicants, developers, landowners, stakeholders and the community; Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for Council, management and regulatory bodies; Manage planning matters under delegated authority, including condition clearances and subdivision referrals; Investigate unauthorised developments and respond to planning compliance matters and community complaints; Liaise with State Government agencies and external stakeholders regarding planning proposals and development outcomes; Undertake site inspections and support the delivery of high-quality statutory planning services across the organisation.