Our Shire is growing, and we need strategic thinkers to help us plan for the future. Bring your experience to our team and be rewarded with opportunity.
Our Planning & Development Services team has been renewed and expanded, and we are looking for a capable planner to join us.
The role of Senior Planner includes the opportunity to drive the preparation of a new Local Planning Strategy and contribute to the ongoing review of our planning framework.
A part-time 0.5 FTE role has become available to job share with our existing Senior Planner.
The Senior Planner position reports to our Manager Planning & Development Services, supports and mentors our Planning Officer, and contributes to our supportive Planning & Development team.
We pride ourselves on our teamwork and supporting each other, our culture of continuous improvement, and offering a diversity of work and learning opportunities.
Join our team in modern offices, work flexibly, and enjoy the unparalleled lifestyle that Western Australia’s Great Southern Region has to offer.
The Shire of Plantagenet includes the principal centre of Mount Barker and surrounding communities of Kendenup, Narrikup, Rocky Gully and Porongurup. Our Shire is known for its stunning landscapes and national parks, food and wine producers, and laid-back country lifestyle – all within 40 minutes of Albany, Denmark and the picturesque coastlines of the region.
Competitive conditions of employment are offered including a cash salary of up to $105,972 per annum pro-rata and 12% superannuation, with a matching superannuation co-contribution of up to 5%.
For further information or to apply, view the Application Package or contact (08) 9892 1111.
Applications should include a cover letter and resume, should be sent to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 48, Mount Barker WA 6324 by 4:15pm, Monday 2 February 2026.
The Shire of Plantagenet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an equitable and diverse workplace. We are actively encouraging people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply for available positions.
Julian Murphy
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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