Senior Planning Officer

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rivers and Estuaries Branch Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Planning/Environmental Officer

Agency: Rivers and Estuaries Branch

Location: Kensington, Western Australia

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No: DBCA3071518

Job Summary

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Planning/Environmental Officer to join our team. As a key member of our Conservation and Ecosystem Management Division, you will play a critical role in promoting biodiversity and conservation in Western Australia.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake strategic planning and policy development, including the preparation of locality plans.
  • Coordinate the assessment and administration of applications made under Part 5 of the Swan and Canning Rivers Management Act 2006 and the Swan and Canning Rivers Management Regulations 2007.
  • Coordinate the Swan River Trust's responses to applications referred to the Trust under the Metropolitan Region Scheme.
  • Assess major development proposals within and adjoining the Swan Canning Development Control Area and prepare reports and recommendations on complex planning issues and applications.
  • Advise, negotiate and liaise with Government organisations, the development industry, proponents of development and the public on planning matters related to the Swan Canning river system.
Selection Criteria
  • A degree qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or an approved equivalent qualification OR a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline or an approved equivalent qualification.
  • Substantial experience in urban and regional planning and environmental management.
  • Conceptual and analytical ability, including the ability to critically analyse information and concepts and communicate recommendations to others; and the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to complex environmental management problems.
  • Excellent written communication skills including demonstrated skills in technical and other report writing, and the ability to proof documents and edit the work of others.
  • Highly developed oral communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a team environment, lead a work team and mentor others.
Requirements

To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.

The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.

How to Apply

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

  • A written response addressing the above five (5) requested criteria (in no more than four (4) pages).
  • A current resume.

To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.

No late or proforma applications will be accepted.

A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.

Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.

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