City of Joondalup

Urban Planner

The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.

Urban Planner – Full Time

• Salary: $76,446 – $89,065 per annum
• Up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ref No: 24-026

An exciting opportunity is available to join our Planning Approvals team as an Urban Planner. We are a friendly and fun team committed to facilitating high quality and environmentally sensitive development that will shape the City’s future.

You will participate in a broad range of land use planning activities with a key focus on the assessment of development and subdivision applications. This is a great opportunity to increase your urban planning knowledge within a supportive team environment.

Your covering letter will need to address the following key criteria:

• Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the preparation, assessment and processing of development applications, subdivision applications and subdivision clearances.
• High level of experience and ability to interpret planning legislation and documents, Local Laws, information sheets, policies and procedures.
• High level of negotiation, decision making, analytical and research skills.

Further information can be obtained by calling Laura Kelliher, Coordinator Planning Approvals on 9400 4410.

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close on 14 March 2024.

The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.