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Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Officer with compliance experience to join our Development Services team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the Shires compliance with local government regulations and planning frameworks as well as providing guidance and support to enforce the Shires development compliance obligations. Responsibilities Assess development applications and make recommendations to management. Monitor and enforce compliance with local planning schemes, policies, and regulations. Investigate and respond to development compliance related matters and prosecutions across the Shire, in a proactive and effective manner. Provide expert advice and guidance to the community, developers and other stakeholders on planning and compliance matters. Prepare reports, correspondence and other documentation related to planning and compliance activities. Collaborate with various internal departments and external agencies to coordinate planning and compliance efforts. Qualifications and Requirements Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning. Demonstrated knowledge of local government planning legislation, policies and processes. Ability to interpret legislation and regulations. Highly developed communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. Whats on Offer Located at our Eaton Administration Centre. Varied work a mixture of field and office tasks. Negotiated flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Superannuation co-contributions. Discounted gym membership 24hour gym. Free office parking and proximity to the Eaton Fair precinct. Corporate Wellness Program & Corporate Health Insurance discounts. Employee Assistance Program. Professional Development and Study Assistance Program. About the Shire The Shire of Dardanup blends the picturesque farming hinterland of Dardanup and Ferguson Valley with an expanding urban residential and commercial hub in Eaton, where our Administration Centre is located. Close to the Collie River and Leschenault Estuary and only minutes from Bunbury, the Shire has been identified as a regional growth corridor with planning underway for the new city of Wanju with a projected population of 50,000 (Contact and Application Want more info? Call our HR Team on 08 9724 0362 or visit our website at To Apply: Applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description to be eligible for this position. Email your cover letter, selection criteria statement, and resume to [email protected]. Applications Close: 4:00pm Friday, 7 November 2025 or once a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. Age rates apply for applicants under 21 years of age. #J-18808-Ljbffr