Join Our Growing Team!
The Shire of Gingin is looking for a suitably qualified Planning Officer to join our Planning & Development team.

This role is multifaceted and varied, involving important tasks related to land use planning, policy development, stakeholder relations, and assessment of a wide range of subdivision and development proposals.

If you are keen for a new challenge using your skills to support our growing region, and meet the essential requirements listed in the job description, we welcome your application.

We would also welcome applications from motivated and ambitious university graduates or final year planning students who are passionate about a career in town planning.

Additionally, we can offer the right applicants the option to work full-time or part-time.

What We Can Offer You
Salary range for Planning Officer: $77,745 - $87,707 (pro-rata if part-time) plus superannuation up to 15%.
Option to work 9-day fortnight (for full-time).
22 days paid annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro-rata for part-time)
Supportive team environment.
Professional development opportunities.
Provision of salary packaging options.
Attractive working location and free parking.
To Apply
Applicants may view the Position Description HERE.

Written applications may be submitted via the “Apply” button.

A police clearance and medical check will be required later in the process.

Your application should include the following 3 documents:

Covering letter outlining your interest in the position.
Current CV / Resumé (please ensure referees are current).
Response to the Selection Criteria- see page 2 of the Position Description and in a separate document outline your ability to meet each of the requirements of the role (maximum of 3 pages).
Applications close 4.00pm, Friday 20 September 2024.

Eligibility
Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or legal working rights is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions at the Shire of Gingin.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
The Shire of Gingin is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The Shire encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities, and genders to apply for this position.
All employees and prospective employees of the Shire of Gingin are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.
Enquiries
Genesia Koorasingh, Human Resources – (08) 9575 5124
James Bayliss, Executive Manager Regulatory & Development Services – (08) 9575 5100

Note for recruiters and employment agencies - we respectfully ask not to contact us regarding this job posting as unsolicited resumes or recruitment services will not be responded to or accepted.

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Welcome to the Shire of Gingin

History. Beauty. Prosperity.

With its stunning coastline, rich expanses of agricultural land, vibrant fishing industry, strong caring communities, and extraordinary indigenous, colonial and 17th century maritime history, the Shire of Gingin is a wonderful region to explore, work and live.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Welcome to the Shire of Gingin

History. Beauty. Prosperity.

With its stunning coastline, rich expanses of agricultural land, vibrant fishing industry, strong caring communities, and extraordinary indigenous, colonial and 17th century maritime history, the Shire of Gingin is a wonderful region to explore, work and live.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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