About the Town

Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Galup and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.

Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience.

The Role

The Town has an exciting officer opportunity in the Statutory Planning team for a motivated planner with a strong foundation in statutory planning. The role involves assessing a range of applications for development and subdivision approval within the Town of Cambridge and providing statutory planning advice to the Town’s customers and stakeholders.

This impactful role allows you to grow your skills in planning and be part of a nurturing team, to showcase your talents. If you are passionate about planning and engaging with the community, apply now!

The Town will consider candidates who are newly graduated or experienced planning officers. Salary will be negotiated dependant on suitability for the role.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate’s core values will mirror the Town’s values of Friendly and helpful, Teamwork, Creativity, Integrity, and Respect, and be able to demonstrate the following:

Previous experience in Town Planning (a minimum of 1 years’ experience).

Demonstrated knowledge of statutory provisions relating to planning, meeting procedures and presentation skills.

Demonstrated statutory town planning, policy development and problem-solving skills

Proven ability to exercise initiative and judgement in the application of well-established methods and procedures.

Demonstrated high-level communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills within a customer service environment.

Previous experience in Western Australian local government desirable.

Essential:

Current Western Australian ‘C’ class drivers’ license.

Tertiary qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline (substantial completion of qualification may be considered).

Right to work in Australia (birth certificate, current passport or current visa)

Why work for Town of Cambridge

Up to 17% Superannuation (employer contribution)

Health and Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Development opportunities

Free car parking

Free entry to Bold Park Aquatic

Quarterly staff cultural awards

How to apply

If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you!

For further information, including detailed positions descriptions, selection criteria, and how to apply for this position please visit the Town of Cambridge Careers page:

https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Town-Council/Careers/Career-opportunities

Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 20th October 2025; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date