Shape the Future of our Growing Community
PLANNING OFFICER OR GRADUATE PLANNING OFFICER
📍 Eaton, Western Australia
🕘 Full-time | Flexible work options | Monthly RDO or 9-day fortnight
Are you ready to make a visible impact with your planning career?
The Shire of Dardanup is experiencing exciting growth and transformation — and we’re looking for a Planning Officer or Graduate Planning Officer to be part of it. Whether you’re an experienced planner seeking variety and influence, or a recent graduate eager to launch your career in local government, this is a rare opportunity to work on projects that genuinely shape communities.
This is one position, with flexibility to appoint at the level that best matches your experience.
Why this role stands out:
✅ Work that matters
From statutory assessments to strategic planning initiatives, you’ll contribute to real projects with real outcomes.
✅ Supportive, down‑to‑earth team
Join a collaborative Development Services team that values learning, mentoring, and balanced workloads.
✅ Lifestyle without compromise
Enjoy a southwest lifestyle just minutes from Bunbury, close to the Collie River, Leschenault Estuary, and wineries of the Ferguson Valley — without sacrificing professional development or career progression.
✅ Flexibility and wellbeing
We genuinely support flexible and hybrid work arrangements, monthly RDOs, and employee wellbeing.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Planning Officer: Tertiary qualification in Town Planning (or related field) with experience in statutory and/or strategic planning.
- Graduate Planning Officer: Recent graduate with a relevant degree and a strong interest in learning and contributing to planning services.
- A clear communicator with good judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused and able to manage competing priorities.
What’s on offer:
💰 Salary
- Planning Officer: $85,507 – $91,556 per annum*
- Graduate Planning Officer: $64,990 – $84,288 per annum*
(commensurate with qualifications and experience)
✨ Benefits
- Monthly RDO or 9-day fortnight
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Superannuation co‑contributions
- Professional development and study assistance
- Corporate wellness program and health insurance discounts
- Discounted membership to our 24‑hour gym
- Free onsite parking next to the Eaton Fair precinct
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Shire:
Join the Shire of Dardanup – where stunning rural scenery meets a growing urban centre in Eaton. Just minutes from Bunbury and surrounded by the Collie River and Leschenault Estuary, our region offers an unbeatable lifestyle and strong career opportunities. With the new city of Wanju set to become a major growth hub, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team.
Ready to apply??
📞 For more information, contact our HR Team on (08) 9724 0362
🌐 Visit www.dardanup.wa.gov.au/employment
To apply, please submit:
📧 Email applications to hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au
🗓 Applications close: Monday 6 April 2026 at 9.00am
(The Shire reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable pool of candidates is received.)
The Shire of Dardanup reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the close of applications. 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* |