Town Planner

City of Stirling (Western Australia); City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 96,731 - 101,823; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and free parking

Boosted super and extra leave

Training and study support

DEI events and recognition programs

Gym discounts and wellness perks

Job summary

A local government authority in City of Stirling is seeking a Strategic Planning Officer to focus on heritage and planning policies. Responsibilities include assessing development applications and drafting local planning policies. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in Urban or Town Planning, experience in statutory or strategic planning, and strong research and communication skills. This position offers flexible hours, boosted super, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory or strategic planning.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess development applications for heritage places.
• Draft and review local planning policies.
• Evaluate Local Planning Scheme amendments.
• Conduct land use planning research.
• Coordinate responses to State planning initiatives.
• Provide advice to the public and developers.
• Represent Council in meetings and inquiries.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Clear and confident communication style

Ability to collaborate and influence respectfully

Education

Tertiary qualification in Urban or Town Planning

Job description

Overview

City of Stirling (Western Australia) provided pay range. Base pay range: From $96,731 to $101,823 base salary + super (based on experience). Type: Two permanent opportunities – full-time or part-time available.

At the City of Stirling, we’re WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work.

Position – Strategic Planning Officer (Town Planning) focused on heritage and planning policies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assess development applications for heritage places
• Draft and review local planning policies
• Evaluate Local Planning Scheme amendments
• Conduct land use planning research
• Coordinate responses to State planning initiatives
• Provide advice to the public and developers
• Represent Council in meetings and inquiries

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Urban or Town Planning
• Experience in statutory or strategic planning
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Clear and confident communication style
• Knowledge of planning legislation and processes
• Ability to collaborate and influence respectfully

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way – Flexible hours and free parking
• Rewarding You – Boosted super and extra leave
• Grow With Us – Training and study support
• Belong Here – DEI events and recognition programs
• Feel Your Best – Gym discounts and wellness perks

Explore all our benefits at http://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and contribute to shaping Stirling’s future, apply now!

Additional Information

Questions? Reach out to Neil Maull on [phone]
Applications close: Monday 15 September 2025
We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don’t wait!

Position Description - Strategic Planning Officer 2025

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.