Environmental Planning Officer

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 programmesFlexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annumTraining and development opportunities including paid study leave and study feesSalary 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

Candidate Information - Interview Access Details - Administration Building.pdf Information Pack - Environmental Planning Officer - August 2026.pdf