Job Description

Assignment Description

Duties and responsibilities


Statutory Planning

Undertake statutory planning processes in accordance with Local Planning Framework, Local Laws,

and other relevant acts, regulations and policies including but not limited to:

Assess applications with a high level of complexity and prepare reports. Assess subdivision applications and process clearances.

Strategic Land Use Planning

Develop and implement the Shire's Local Planning Framework, including but not limited to: Local planning strategy Local planning scheme and amendments Local planning policies Local structure plans Local development plans Heritage Development contribution plans Local studies, strategies and other planning related matters Ensure that the Shire complies with all legislative responsibilities defined by relevant acts, regulations

and policies

Liaise and negotiate with developers, landowners and other internal and external stakeholders Assess strategic proposals Prepare reports and make recommendations to Council Represent the Shire at the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) as required Represent the Shire and contribute to state and regional strategic matters Undertake demographic, environmental and economic research to inform Local Planning Framework Provide strategic planning comment on development applications. Monitor and review Local Planning Framework

Compliance & Appeals

Respond to complaints of and investigate non-compliance with planning legislation Conduct compliance assessments including site visits and reporting. Liaise with developers, landowners and consultants to achieve compliance. Prepare reports and witness statements and represent the Shire in court or at the State

Administration Tribunal (SAT) as required.


Leadership

Provide effective leadership to Planning Officers undertaking strategic and statutory planning tasks in

accordance with the Shire of Capel's policies and procedures and in consultation with the Manager


Development Services and Organisational Development as appropriate. This includes but is not


limited to:

Plan, schedule and directly supervise the performance of Planning Officers. Support, develop and coach Planning Officers to effectively fulfil their role. Provide assistance with recruitment of employees, and make appointment decisions, as

required.

Undertake general employee administration, including approval of leave applications and

timesheets, as required.

Supervise contractors, volunteers and others as required

Qualifications Required

Experience and qualifications


Essential

Bachelor of Arts in Urban & Regional Planning, or relevant equivalent Strong research and evaluation skills Strong report writing skills Strong computer skills in MS Office High level of planning experience in statutory processes, structure plans and town planning scheme

amendments in relation to urban and rural land use issues in a Local Government environment.

High level of Strategic planning experience in relation to urban and rural land use issues in a Local

Government environment.

Exposure to multidisciplinary environments of buildings, public health, environmental management

and engineering related to the local government planning process

Comprehensive working knowledge of WA town planning legislation and other relevant legislation C Class Driver's Licence

Desirable

Demonstrated community engagement skills Demonstrated project management skills Demonstrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills Experience in developing policies and procedures. Experience in undertaking compliance action and appeal processes

Duration

Permanent

Location

Capel