Are you driven by the desire to help create high quality, thriving and sustainable urban environments?
Do you have strong leadership, communication, and report writing skills and can inspire and guide other team members?
Are you interested in joining a high performing team who are passionate about continuous improvement and strive to achieve positive outcomes for the Canning community?
If so, we want you!
Your new role
The City is seeking a motivated, experienced, and forward-thinking Senior Planning Officer to join our team. In this key role, you will be responsible for leading, delivering positive planning outcomes and drive new initiatives within our Statutory Planning team.
This is an exciting and diverse role in which you will be able to gain planning experience in an innovative and vibrant metropolitan local government.
Reporting to the Coordinator Statutory Planning / Principal Statutory Planner, you will undertake a wide variety of interesting work including:
- Provide professional advice and support on town planning and property matters.
- Process complex Development and Subdivision applications.
- Have delegation to sign-off on selected Subdivision and Development Applications.
- Prepare Development Assessment Panel (DAP) and Council reports attending Council briefing and DAP meetings as required.
- Lead, mentor and support team members, including Planning Officers and Administrative Officers.
- Lead continuous improvement within the team and seek innovation where possible.
- Represent the City at events, committees, and the State Administrative Tribunal with the support of legal representation, where relevant.
- Work collaboratively on projects with the Strategic Planning Team on a variety of town planning matters.
What you will need to succeed
- A tertiary qualification recognised as suitable for entry into the Planning Institute of Australia.
- Substantial practical experience in the provision of statutory planning services.
- A customer focused, authentic, leadership style.
- Strong commitment to innovation, and continuous improvement.
- A desire to challenge the status quo.
- Detailed knowledge of and ability to interpret legislation, planning principles and practices.
- An analytical mindset – you research topics thoroughly, develop strategies and implement solutions for complex planning matters.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to negotiate with and influence different stakeholders.
For a detailed overview of position responsibilities please refer to the Position Description attached to this vacancy.
Why you will love working at the City!
- Permanent, Full-Time Role.
- Salary up to $123,071.37 per annum + super (guaranteed 4% increase in July 2026)
- Use of Council Vehicle (contribution costs applicable).
- Flexible work options including work from home opportunities.
- 9-Day Fortnight or Monthly Rostered Day Off.
- 5% paid annual leave loading for when you take annual leave.
- We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and other well-being events.
- Membership to Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).
- Professional Development Opportunities including attendance at Industry Breakfasts, Conferences and Training.
- Active Social Club with monthly activities.
Impact the Community in a Big Way
The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.
Canning welcomes you to apply:
To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit
www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact
Austin Donaghey, Manager City Planning & Economic Development on 0422 871 919 for a confidential discussion.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
If you believe this role might just be your perfect match, don’t let it be the one that got away!
Applications are open until cob 5.00 pm, Tuesday 24 March 2026. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.
