Permanent
Full-time (average of 38
hours per week)
Part-time will also be
considered
This position is readvertised, previous applicants need not
reapply.
The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD
and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south
metropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision and
delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet
or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and
healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are
committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of
Recognition, Ethics,
Service, Professional
Development, Empowerment,
Communication and Teamwork –
RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of
employment at the City.
This role will provide the successful applicant with the
opportunity to influence a broad range of environmental issues
through undertaking environmental impact assessments and providing
environment advice, particularly as part of the strategic and
statutory planning process. The successful applicant will also be
responsible for managing specific environmental projects, including
the preparation of environmental management plans, strategies and
policies.
Demonstrated experience and a strong knowledge of both
environmental and planning legislation and guidelines will
compliment your ability to fulfil this challenging role. The ideal
candidate will be a team player, with excellent communication
skills and a clear analytical mind, strong problem solving
abilities and advanced interpersonal skills.
To be considered for this role, you must address the
following selection criteria as part of your
application:
- Comprehensive understanding of planning legislation and its
relationship to the environmental legislation and/or
environmental legislation and its applications through the
planning system.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the preparation and review of
environmental management plans, reports, strategies and
policies.
- Sound knowledge of environmental impact assessment in
accordance with Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act
1986.
- Considerable experience in land use planning, environmental
management, strategic planning and/or environmental planning at
local, state or federal level.
This position offers a salary from $99,138 to
$106,623 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).
In addition we offer:
- 12% superannuation plus the opportunity to co-contribute up
to 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programmes
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off
and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- Training and development opportunities including paid study
leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles,
etc.
- While this role is offered as a full-time position, we will
also consider part-time hours to fit in with your
requirements
An information package is available on our website.
Applications are open until 4pm on Friday 21 August
2026; or until a suitable pool of applicants has been
received.
The City reserves the right to close applications early,
should it consider a suitable pool of candidates have been
received. This means the position may close without notice.
If you are interested in the position, we highly recommend that you
apply as soon as possible.
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or
fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during
the next 12 months.
If you identify as a person with disability and require
adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please
contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or
phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you
e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or
alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse
range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living
with disability and people who speak a first language other than
English.
Attachments:
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Candidate Information - Interview Access Details - Administration Building.pdf
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Information Pack - Environmental Planning Officer - August 2026.pdf
