Principal Planner Full Time

Do you want to be part of a collaborative and close-knit team in a vibrant rural setting? An exciting and rewarding career opportunity awaits an energetic person to fill this leading role within the Development and Regulatory Services team.

-Take a leading role in all planning responsibilities for the Shire (Strategic and Statutory Planning) in a customer focused and timely manner.
-Provide stakeholders with specific advice on matters relating to planning applications.
-Ensure that all development complies with relevant Acts, Codes, Local Laws, Regulations and other statutory documents.
-Initiate and implement strategies to improve the development assessment processes within the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes.
-Liaise with all departments/sections on planning related matters affecting the Shire of Bridgetown Greenbushes.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to analyse data, interpret policy and make sound recommendations
-Well-developed interpersonal skills, enabling the ability to facilitate and negotiate win-win outcomes in environments that can be emotionally charged.
-Ability to work as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and stakeholders
-High level of computer literacy and proficiency.