Statutory Planning Officer

A Statutory Planning Officer is needed for an 8-week block North, East of Perth City.

Your new company

Hays is currently recruiting a Statutory Planning Officer for a progressive metropolitan local government authority just north of Perth City. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, supporting residential development applications. This is a temporary position. However, if you are interested in longer-term roles, this can be possible.

Your new role

As a Statutory Planning Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the planning team by undertaking end-to-end development assessments and helping manage workload during a period of staff leave.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Assessing and determining development applications, ranging from straightforward to moderately complex.
  • Interpreting and applying relevant planning legislation, including the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes).
  • Preparing reports and recommendations in line with statutory requirements.
  • Providing advice to internal stakeholders, applicants, and the wider community.
  • Assisting with general statutory planning functions, including counter enquiries where required
This is a contract role running through to 30 June 2026, with the potential for extension depending on budget approval.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.

  • Demonstrated experience in development assessment (statutory planning).

  • Strong understanding of the WA planning framework, particularly Residential Design Codes (R-Codes).

  • Previous experience within a local government environment (metro WA highly regarded).

  • Excellent written communication and report writing skills.

  • Ability to manage a varied workload and work both independently and within a team.

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to gain experience within a well-regarded Perth council.
  • Flexible contract opportunity with immediate or short-notice start available.
  • Exposure to a range of development applications in a supportive team environment.
  • The potential for contract extension depends on future budget approvals.
  • Competitive hourly rate aligned with Band 9 – Band 11 level.
  • Weekly pay

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
WA - Perth
Specialism
Architecture
Pay
Salary is $75+ ph negotiable.
Ref:
2996417
Closing date
1 Jul 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Oscar Payne, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Perth
Level 16, 1 William Street,

Telephone: 0892544531

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