CareerPlan

Planning Officer (Local Planning Policy and Planning Reform)

Rockingham Area, Perth RegionFull-time$103k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-02

Core

Develop local planning policies, strategies, and procedures while supporting the City's response to State Government planning reforms and legislative changes.

Role type

Local government planning policy officer

Builds

Local planning frameworks, strategic planning studies, and regulatory compliance reports

Domain

Local government / Urban planning / Land use

Required skills

Urban planning legislation knowledge, policy development, strategic planning analysis, project management, stakeholder negotiation, written and verbal communication

Preferred skills

Membership eligibility with Planning Institute of Australia, knowledge of Residential Design Codes (R-Codes), subdivision and development approval processes

Technologies

Planning Institute of Australia membership framework, Residential Design Codes (R-Codes)

Responsibilities

Review and prepare local planning policies and strategies, support implementation of planning reforms, undertake research and analysis for strategic planning projects, provide professional planning advice on policy and reform matters

Seniority

Mid-level, professional IC