Strategic Planning Officer

About the position:

The City has a unique and exciting opportunity available for a Strategic Planning Officer to join the City Growth branch and contribute to shaping the City of Greater Geraldton in a way that allows our community to thrive.  

This is a permanent full-time opportunity that will see the successful candidate support the implementation of the City’s strategic planning objectives. The role will make a significant contribution to the delivery of the City’s strategic work program that includes review of the local strategic plan and planning scheme within the next 2 years.

Key accountabilities:

• Implement Council resolutions and assist in the provision of regular reports to the Manager City Growth on progress of action.
• Assist and contribute towards the identification, development, implementation and review of guidelines, policies and procedures in relation to strategic planning.
• Work collaboratively with the Coordinator Strategic Planning on the implementation and administration of the activities of the strategic planning area and recommend initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiencies.
• Undertake the processing of strategic planning matters in compliance with all relevant statutory requirements.

For further information view the position description: Strategic Planning Officer (Ref: 1216) 

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Karrie Elder, Coordinator Strategic Planning on (08) 9956 6914.

Position requirements:

Qualified planners will hold a degree in Town Planning or equivalent qualification recognised by Planning Institute of Australia, with experience in complex strategic planning projects. All candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation and requirements within Western Australia, and knowledge of project management including budget monitoring and managing key stakeholder relationships.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

The Strategic Planning Officer position has a salary starting from $103,899 per annum or $52.5805 per hour will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

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

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

To be considered for this vacancy, you must include the following documents in your application:

1. A completed Application Form (to enable the E-Form, save the document to your computer desktop)
2. A current resume
3. A document addressing the following 3 selection criteria (maximum two A4 pages) providing examples to support your claims (please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for further details):
   1. Previous experience in complex strategic planning applications/projects;
   2. Comprehensive knowledge and appreciation of relevant legislation, regulations and current town planning requirements, principles and practices within Western Australia; and
   3. Extensive knowledge of project management, including developing briefs, budget monitoring and managing key stakeholder relationships

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, Monday 21 October 2024.