Senior Planning Officer (Planning & Development)

About the role

The City of Rockingham, a local government 40 km south of the Perth CBD, is recruiting a Senior Planning Officer in its Planning & Development division. This is a full-time temporary position (up to 12 months, covering parental leave) starting 1 February 2027, with an average of 38 hours per week. The officer acts as a technical expert in planning, giving specialist advice on planning matters to all departments and, in some cases, the general public.

Key responsibilities

• Assess a range of complex urban planning applications
• Prepare reports for Council meetings, the Planning and Asset Services Committee and the Development Assessment Panel
• Advise other staff on complex statutory planning matters as required

Required profile

• Essential attributes are listed in the Requirements of the Job section of the information pack, available on the City's website
• Candidates must submit a cover letter of up to three pages explaining how their skills, experience and qualifications match the role, together with a comprehensive CV

What we offer

• Gross salary between $111,967 and $119,224, depending on skills and experience
• 12% superannuation, with the option to co-contribute up to 5%
• Health and wellbeing programs, including a physical health reimbursement subsidy of up to $200 per year, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and EAP services
• Rostered days off and eligibility for up to two extra paid days of absence per year
• Salary packaging options for motor vehicles with novated leasing

Applications close online by 4pm on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Interviews are planned for the week beginning 30 November 2026, with offers by 22 December 2026. The City welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disability and non-English speakers.