Principal Planning & Building Officer - Planning Institute Australia

Nestled along the stunning coastline of Western Australia, 220km north of Perth, the Shire of Dandaragan offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant community life. With pristine beaches, lush national parks, and a welcoming community, every day here feels like a holiday. The Shire is committed to sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

The Shire of Dandaragan is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Planning and Building Officer to join our Development Services team. This role is pivotal in managing the Shire’s town planning services, building approvals, and compliance services, ensuring the orderly and proper development of the Shire.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the delivery of town planning and building approval services.
2. Manage the maintenance and upgrade of the Shire’s building assets.
3. Provide leadership and supervision to a team of planning and building professionals.
4. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, and standards.
5. Liaise with residents, ratepayers, government departments, and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent.
2. At least 5 years of experience in town planning and environmental planning.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant legislation.
4. Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
5. Experience in managing and leading a team.
6. Experience as a Building Surveyor.
7. Knowledge of GIS platforms and local government procedures.

Why Join Us?

1. Live and work along the stunning turquoise coast.
2. Opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of the Shire.
3. Supportive and collaborative work environment.
4. Professional development and training opportunities.
5. Salary packaging (including rent and novated leasing).
6. Study assistance.
7. Health and wellbeing programmes.
8. Monthly RDO's.
9. Relocation assistance.

How to apply:

To be considered for this position, each of the following must be submitted with your job application:

1. A cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.
2. A current resume.
3. A completed application form - found within the Information Pack on our website.