About the role

Are you passionate about green infrastructure and high-quality public spaces? We’re looking for a Development Parks and Reserves Officer to help ensure the future of the City's public open spaces meets the needs of our City and its residents.

The position reviews and authorises parks, natural environment reserves and landscaping content of subdivisional, development and building applications in consideration of the City’s Standards of Provision, Landscape and Tree Guidelines, and other Asset Management principles. It is responsible for ensuring assets handed over by developers meet the required standards, and ensure any rectifications required are completed. The Development Parks and Reserves Officer services a variety of stakeholders including community members, internal City staff, government agencies and developers. A high standard of verbal and written communication is required to communicate across a variety of mediums, including preparation of briefing presentations and reports to Council.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Town Planning, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field

• Proven oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Ability to interpret landscaping and irrigation plans
• Experience in on-site evaluation of parks, landscaping and natural environment matters
• Experience reviewing urban water management
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $94,386 to $112,499 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For queries, please contact Finn Macleod directly on 9267 9245

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Thursday 2 October 2025 at 5PM

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.