Permanent Position – Full Time
(Reference Number: 51-17)
"Above All – Service"

Located 10km from the Perth CBD, the City has a population of over 101,000 and covers an area of 65 sq. km.   We are a changing, progressive and caring Council with a strong set of values that underpin the way we work with each other and the community we serve.   

We provide our employees with generous employment conditions and great lifestyle benefits including:

• Professional development opportunities
• Free gym membership
• Free parking
• Wellness program

The Position

We are looking for a proactive professional to provide effective, efficient and customer focused engineering input to the Statutory Planning, Building and Strategic Planning teams within the City.

Key areas of accountability for this position will include;

• Assess applications for development approval and/ or building permits from an engineering perspective in a timely and professional manner that meets the agreed KPI targets for the team;
• Assess subdivision applications and prepare recommendations and conditions to the WAPC; and
• Undertake site visits and carry out inspections of development to ensure compliance with conditions.

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria;

• Completion or substantial progress towards a tertiary Civil Engineering qualification;
• Highly developed negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Highly developed written skills, including the ability to undertake research, and write complex technical and strategic documents, including policies and procedures; and
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative.

Salary: $79,475 - $89,365 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus superannuation.

How to Apply: Please read the attached position description and selection criteria before applying for the position through our job vacancies website, http://careers.canning.wa.gov.au.

Please include your resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria quoting Reference Number 51-17.

Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 10 July 2017.

Enquiries: All information regarding the role is provided in the Position Description. For specific information regarding the role please contact Zoe Lavranos, Acting Executive Manager Statutory Planning (08) 9231 0572.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Canning values of Safe & Supportive, Professional, Accountable & Honest, Responsible and Caring.