About the City

The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator of Planning Approvals, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Urban Planner to contribute to the strategic development of our growing City. You will play a key role in ensuring the City’s planning objectives align with legislative frameworks and community expectations. In this role, you will:

• Assess and process development and subdivision applications in accordance with the WA Statutory Planning Framework and local policies.
• Investigate compliance matters and resolve planning issues through mediation and stakeholder negotiation.
• Provide professional planning advice to internal teams, external agencies, developers, consultants, and the community.
• Represent the City in meetings and at the State Administrative Tribunal as required.
• Contribute to policy development and strategic planning by supporting internal reviews and offering insights into broader City strategies.
• Conduct site inspections and participate in community consultation activities, including some outside standard business hours.

About the successful candidate

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong understanding of statutory planning in Western Australia, with the ability to apply legislation and policy effectively in a local government setting. You will be proactive, solutions-focused, and confident in working with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver practical, community-oriented planning outcomes. Other essential requirements are:

• A tertiary qualification (or significant progress towards) in Urban and Regional Planning or a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar urban planning role (Level 5) and eligibility for full membership with the Planning Institute of Australia (Level 5).
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with strong report writing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS systems; experience with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is highly regarded.
• A current ‘C’ class Driver’s Licence and a current National Police Certificate.

What we offer

This permanent, full-time role offers a cash salary of $81,874 - $111,058 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus superannuation.

• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks primary carer / 2 weeks partner leave).
• Up to 13.5% superannuation contributions.
• Flexibility to work from home 1 day a week (condition apply).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
• Fitness Passport wellness program access.
• Private health insurance corporate discounts.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.

Additional details

Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role. Applications must include a cover letter and a resume demonstrating your suitability for the role. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Sergio Famiano, Manager Urban Planning and Development on (08) 9273 3500.

Applications can be submitted online via the City’s website before 5pm AWST, Wednesday 30 April 2025. Please note that early applications are highly recommended as the City reserves the right to close applications and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.