Land Use Planning - Senior Advisor

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future.

We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

About the role:

Our Development Services team is looking for an experienced Land Planning Senior Advisor on a permanent basis. You will provide a strategic land planning service that influences land planning processes and protects the Water Corporation against risk and enhances its business interests.

What the role will involve:

• Provide advice on Region Structure Plans, District Structure Plans and Local Structure plans to ensure water services are available for rezoning through integrated land-use and water servicing decisions. 
• Provide input into Town Planning Schemes, Region Schemes for impact on existing Water Corporation assets, future asset planning, and investment decisions. 
• System development and process improvement activities for the Business Unit work support systems (ie DeveloperNet)
• Assist internal and external stakeholders on land planning strategies, programmes and detailed action plans to ensure they meet relevant land use planning statutory and strategic requirements.
• Provide input into odour buffers and water resources protections zones responses to ensure that the water infrastructure is not affected by encroachment of incompatible land uses.
• Support the land development industry with feasibility enquires.
• Guide land use planning agencies in their development forecasting activities (for example the WAPC’s Urban Development Program) through the provision of asset capacity information and strategic planning information.
• Assist in the assessment of development programmes to ensure that the development of adequate land planning policies can be achieved.

Key skills and experience:

Ideally you will be degree qualified in town planning and/or diploma qualified in engineering, plus demonstrated capability of investigating, assessing and processing land use planning proposals in accordance with corporate processes.

You will have the capability to communicate at all levels and demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal, negotiation and analytical skills. You will have good knowledge of land use planning legislation, policies and practices in Western Australia and ideally in relation to the water industry.

Applications close 15^th July 2024

Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website