City of Perth

Senior Urban Planner

• Starting from $111,976 per annum plus super.
• Full time, permanent.
• Perth CBD location

Do you want to take your planning career to a new level, and join our planning team with a positive culture that lives our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect?  Then we want to hear from you. 

You will join a collaborative working environment dealing with complex planning challenges that only a Capital City can offer.  A team where you will be supported to grow, to learn and to achieve.

The City is looking for an experienced Senior Urban Planner to join our team. You will have strong strategic thinking, research and analysis skills, an excellent understanding of the Western Australian planning system and take pride in delivering quality work.  Experience in many aspects of strategic planning and a track record in delivery is what we are looking for. 

Your focus will be:

• Leading on projects that help to implement our Local Planning Strategy through preparation, implementation and review of planning strategies, community infrastructure planning, precinct plans, Local Development Plans and planning studies.
• Preparing complex scheme amendments and planning policies.
• Preparing formal submissions to State Government on matters affecting the city.
• Providing professional strategic planning expertise to the organisation.
• Supervising external consultants to deliver the City’s projects both on time and on budget.

Your first step can be as simple as a phone call to find out more about the role and how it can fit into your career future. For further information please contact Robert Farley, Alliance Manager City Planning, 0408 557 060.

How to apply

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. Please provide a comprehensive resume, together with a cover letter of no more than two pages.  Your letter should focus on your suitability for the role with demonstrated examples.

We encourage you to take the time to access the employee benefits package and position description via the link supplied.

The application process

Applications for this position will close at 5pm on Thursday 23rd May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants may be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.