At the Town of Mosman Park, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants committed to the Town of Mosman Park’s Accountability, Connection and Excellence values.

We are currently seeking a qualified and motivated Urban Planner to join our Community Planning and Place team. This is an ideal opportunity for a planning professional with experience in statutory and/or strategic planning who wants to make a difference in a collaborative, community-focused environment.

As an Urban Planner, you will manage a variety of planning applications and provide professional advice on planning matters across the Town. You will contribute to statutory and strategic planning projects, assist with policy development and Council reports, and engage regularly with developers, internal teams, and community members.

You will help shape the Town’s future through local planning framework initiatives, Council briefings, and stakeholder engagement. Attendance at panels, meetings, and site inspections will also be part of your role.

Skills & Experience

A tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related field

Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)

Working knowledge of WA’s planning framework including the R-Codes

Demonstrated experience in statutory or strategic planning (local government experience desirable)

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing

High-level organisational and time management skills

A collaborative approach with well-developed interpersonal skills

A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and best-practice planning

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work and a 9-day fortnight

Superannuation co-contribution (subject to employee contribution)

Two extra days of leave each year (in addition to standard annual leave)

17.5% leave loading

Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite parking and proximity to public transport

Why Work With Us?

The Town of Mosman Park is a small local government with a strong sense of community, nestled between the river and the sea. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all abilities, ages, sexualities and genders to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) via SEEK, outlining your suitability for the position based on the ‘Skills & Experience’ section above.

The full position description is available on our website: www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au.

Closing Date:

5pm, Thursday 17 July 2025

*Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.*

Chat to us

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the People and Culture team on (08) 9383 6600 or email [email protected]