Senior Strategic Planning Officer

Local Government Opportunity | Permanent Fulltime | $99,200 - $114,500 p/a + 12% Super

We are seeking talented, experienced, and driven Strategic, Statutory, and Urban Planners for multiple opportunities across the Perth Metropolitan area. You'll be joining a well-respected council where your work directly shapes the community and helps create places people are proud to call home.

About ChoiceOne

ChoiceOne is a proudly Western Australian, family-owned business that has grown to become a trusted name in recruitment and HR consulting across Australia. Our Professionals and Business Support division is dedicated to connecting skilled and experienced professionals with meaningful opportunities across a wide range of industries and we are passionate about finding the right fit for both our candidates and our clients.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
• 9-day fortnights and hybrid working options available
• Complimentary fitness centre memberships
• Employee Assistance Programs for personal and professional wellbeing
• Clear pathways for career progression
• Make a real difference by contributing to a thriving, established council
• A genuinely supportive team environment that recognises and values your work

Senior Strategic Planner
As a senior member of the Strategic Planning team, you'll work across both strategic and statutory planning functions, contributing to the orderly and sustainable development of the City. Your work will directly support the delivery of the Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan — helping shape a city that is thoughtfully planned and built for the future.

Senior Statutory Planner
In this role, you'll be at the forefront of day-to-day planning decisions, working closely with applicants to navigate planning challenges and deliver positive, compliant outcomes. You'll represent the City with professionalism at SAT mediations and hearings, ensuring development is considered, compliant, and aligned with the community's vision.

What your day may look like

• Leading the assessment of complex planning matters including structure plans, scheme amendments, subdivisions, and major development applications
• Providing specialist planning advice to Council, internal teams, applicants, and the wider community
• Preparing high quality reports, recommendations, and planning documents
• Representing the City at SAT mediations, hearings, and planning reviews
• Supporting and mentoring Planning Officers as they grow in confidence and capability
• Collaborating across departments to balance compliance, liveability, and innovation
• Undertaking research, forward planning studies, and policy development
• Conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance, and guiding corrective actions
• Monitoring legislative changes and contributing to process and service delivery improvements

What you’ll bring

• Qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent
• Extensive experience in strategic and/or statutory planning
• Proven experience assessing structure plans, scheme amendments, subdivisions, and major development applications
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced analytical and research skills to resolve complex planning and land use matters
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to support and guide others across the planning function
• In-depth knowledge of WA planning legislation and frameworks
• The ability to work with resilience, autonomy, and a genuine team spirit
• Willingness to obtain a National Police Clearance

Ready to take the next step and be part of something bigger? If this sounds like you, apply now and one of our friendly consultants will be in touch