Senior Planning Officer

About Us

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words – they’re how we work .

Why You’ll Love This Role

Location: Stirling, Western Australia

Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary: $115,452.33 - $121,527.85 base salary + super (depending on experience)

This is a senior technical and leadership role where you’ll influence complex planning outcomes, represent the City at external forums, and mentor a high‑performing planning team. You’ll work on diverse applications, exercise delegated authority, and contribute to policy, compliance and continuous improvement across Development Services.

What You’ll Be Doing

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What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced community development professional with strong leadership and strategic capability. You’ll ideally bring:

Responsibilities

Assess complex development and subdivision applications; Exercise delegated authority under planning framework; Supervise, mentor and support Planning Officers; Provide expert planning advice to stakeholders; Lead pre‑lodgement meetings with applicants; Represent the City at SAT and DAP hearings; Prepare Council and DAP agenda reports; Manage compliance investigations and outcomes

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; Strong community engagement and partnership experience; Proven ability to develop inclusive community programs; High‑level stakeholder engagement and communication skills; Advanced report writing and briefing capability; Strong project management and evaluation experience; Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion; National Police Clearance (under 3 months); Current Driver’s Licence

Benefits

Flexible hours and free parking; Convenient location near Stirling Station, Karrinyup Shopping Centre, cafés, and medical services; Subsidised onsite canteen and kitchen facilities for easy access to meals and refreshments; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion events and a commitment to reconciliation.