Development Planning Coordinator

Job Title: Development Planning Coordinator
Employer: DFP Recruitment Client – State Government
Position Type: 6 Months Full Time (38 hours) Casual Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: $62-65 per hour + Super
Location: Fremantle, WA 6160

Key Responsibilities;

• Manages and progresses assessment processes for development applications/projects and works on Rottnest Island which require approval under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987 and Rottnest Island Regulations 1988.
• Liaises with applicants, relevant third parties, internal and external stakeholders in relation to development applications/projects and ancillary activities.
• Prepares and manages referrals to external agencies and third parties including Heritage Council of WA.
• Drafts submissions to senior managers relating to development applications / projects.
• Reviews and maintains development planning policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains detailed records of development assessments, referrals and determinations.
• Prepares and manages briefs and procurement processes for relevant professional services when required.
• Actively contributes to a busy team that is outcome focused and aligned to RIA strategic objectives.
• Participates in and collaborates with RIA inter-disciplinary project teams which deliver and implement Rottnest Island Management Plan strategic objectives.
• Undertakes other duties as directed.

 
 
Essential to be successful in the role;

• Demonstrated experience of assessment and processing of development planning applications.
• Experience in development planning, urban design, heritage and/or development legislation, methodologies and practices.
• Well-developed IT skills particularly in relation to managing and manipulating electronic records including digital plans (GIS or similar).
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong drafting skills including experience in producing quality reports to senior level managers.
• Outcomes focussed with demonstrated planning and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure in a very fast paced work environment.

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