Planning Assistant

Fixed Term (6 months) Part Time (15 hours per week)

Salary: $69,478 - $84,026 per annum (pro rata) + 12% super

Benefits:

• Health and Wellbeing program

• Discounted membership at Fremantle Leisure Centre

• Superannuation co-contribution options

• 17.5% leave loading

At the City of Fremantle, you’ll work on meaningful urban design, thoughtful heritage preservation, and innovative planning frameworks that shape one of WA’s most iconic coastal cities. From residential builds and local developments to precinct-scale revitalisation, you’ll help make Fremantle even more liveable, sustainable and unique.

With flexible conditions, professional development, and a strong culture of collaboration and learning, this is a great place to grow your planning career. Plus, your office is right in the heart of Walyalup; step out and explore the City you help shape.

The City of Fremantle is currently seeking to appoint a Planning Assistant to our Development Approvals team. This brand-new role has been created to assist the planning team with customer service, administration and planning assessment. This 6-month fixed term contract is a great opportunity for planning students to get exposure to what it is really like to work in a planning team that deals with the diverse, creative centre that is Fremantle! It may also suit someone with prior experience, desire to work in local government administration and assist with planning work.

Key responsibilities include:

Basic development assessment and assistance with customer planning queries.

Property and approval research and advice.

Administrative and customer service tasks.

General business support.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

Ability to interpret and follow procedures and policies.

Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the ability to handle customer enquiries in a courteous, sensitive and effective manner.

Sound written and verbal communication skills.

High level of computer literacy and word processing skills.

Ability to be adaptable and open to change as demand in workflow changes between tasks.

Administrative skills

Knowledge and understanding of relevant town planning legislation and practices associated with development assessment.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:

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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 5pm on Saturday the 25th of October 2025, but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Justin Lawrence, Coordinator Statutory Planning on 9432 9742

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.