Senior Strategic Planner

City of Swan; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 115,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

9 day fortnight or 19-day month

Excellent leave entitlements

Superannuation up to 17%

Wellness program

Study assistance

Free parking

Travelsmart allowance

Job summary

City of Swan is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner to lead major planning projects, develop innovative policies and guide growth across Western Australia’s fast-growing communities.

You will influence infrastructure investment and sustainable development, collaborating with government, industry and community stakeholders. The role offers hybrid work options and a clear path to real impact.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification at degree level, or above, in Urban Planning or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years recent experience in Urban Planning or a related field.
• Working knowledge of how local government operates (desirable).
• Practical experience of managing projects (desirable).
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license.
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead major planning projects and develop innovative policies and strategies.
• Influence decisions that guide growth, infrastructure investment and sustainable development.
• Collaborate with government, industry and community stakeholders on high-profile projects.
• Deliver meaningful outcomes through strategic thinking and complex problem-solving.

Skills

5+ years urban planning experience

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Urban Planning degree

Job description

$115,393.15 - $131,077.28 per annum + super

About the role

Join the Strategic Land Use Planning team at the City of Swan and help shape the future of one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing communities.

As a Senior Strategic Planner, you will lead major planning projects, develop innovative policies and strategies, and influence decisions that guide growth, infrastructure investment and sustainable development across the City.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile projects, collaborate with government, industry and community stakeholders, and make a lasting impact on how communities evolve. If you are an experienced planner who enjoys strategic thinking, complex problem-solving and delivering meaningful outcomes, you will find both challenge and purpose in this influential role.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification at degree level, or above, in Urban Planning or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years recent experience in Urban Planning or a related field
• Working knowledge of how local government operates (desirable)
• Practical experience of managing projects (desirable)
• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate

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

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $115,393.15 - $131,077.28 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 (hybrid)
• Option to work either a 9 day fortnight or 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 per cent
• 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 covers 1,042 square kilometres, representing nearly 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. It includes 42 suburbs from Bullsbrook to Bushmead, Ballajura to Gidgegannup, and it is among the fastest-growing regions in Western Australia. The City is home to the iconic Swan River and the internationally celebrated Swan Valley, founded in 1829. It is a sought-after destination to live, work, and visit, combining quality services and amenities with a beautiful natural setting.

The area also holds profound cultural importance for the Whadjuk Noongar people, reflecting more than 40,000 years of connection to the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River). Today, the City is a dynamic and diverse community, where one in three residents was born overseas, and one in five speaks a language other than English at home.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our community 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 more information about this position

please contact Christopher Jennings, Coordinator - Strategic Land Use Planning directly at (08) 284 .

For queries regarding the application process

please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 145 .

Closing date: Monday, 30 November 2026 at 11pm AWST.