Strategic Planning & Heritage Support Officer
- Part Time Permanent
- 25 hours per week - Days Negotiable!
- Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
- 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute, and receive up to 18%!
Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong! Use your proven planning administration skills to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.
Join us at "The Shire"
Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team! We are seeking an experienced and professional Support Officer with a passion for customer service and community engagement.
In this role you will have the following accountabilities:
- Provision of exceptional customer service to the Strategic Planning team
- Provide for and arrange community engagement for strategic planning projects and assessments
- Assist with the cultural and heritage aspects related to strategic planning
- Assist with the drafting and administration of presentations to Council
- Administer assessments of scheme amendments, structure plans, local development plans, subdivisions and clearances
- Provide project administration and assist with strategic projects including the proofreading of outgoing correspondence and reports to ensure quality control.
Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and skillset:
- Highly developed secretarial and administrative skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
- Commitment to customer service.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, use initiative and be well organised.
- Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Current 'C' class driver's licence.
The Important Stuff!
An attractive salary is on offer dependent on experience. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, here are some other great benefits:
- Free local gym membership.
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution.
- Wellness programs including Fitness passport.
- Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening.
- 22kW AC Charger for electric vehicles.
- Two additional Local Government days off per year.
- The option of Purchased Leave.
- Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
- Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance.
- Free Onsite Parking.
About the Shire!
Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applications as part of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Where do I apply?
Submit your cover letter and resume online no later than midday Sunday, 20 July 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible. We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra.
