Town Planner

Gough Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours and occasional work-from-home options

Access to ongoing training and industry events

Mentorship from experienced planners

Job summary

A Perth-based urban planning consultancy is seeking a newly qualified planning consultant to join its dynamic team. This full-time, entry-level role offers a competitive salary between A$80,000 and A$110,000 plus superannuation. Responsibilities include supporting planning approvals and communicating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have recently completed qualifications in Urban & Regional Planning and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Urban & Regional Planning.
• Interest in statutory and strategic planning processes.
• Familiarity with WA planning frameworks is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of planning approvals and statutory submissions.
• Assist with research and analysis of planning legislation.
• Communicate with councils and community stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

High attention to detail

Education

Recently completed tertiary qualifications in Urban & Regional Planning

Job description

Overview

A Perth-based urban planning consultancy is seeking a newly qualified planning consultant to join its dynamic team. Known for delivering high-quality strategic and statutory planning services, the firm works closely with public and private sector clients to help shape growing communities. This is a full-time, entry-level role.

Town Planner

Salary: A$80,000 - A$110,000 per year + Super

Location: Perth, WA

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of planning approvals and statutory submissions
• Assist with research and analysis of planning legislation and schemes
• Prepare draft correspondence, reports, and recommendations for clients
• Work with job managers to ensure timelines and budgets are met
• Coordinate with technical consultants and contribute to project outcomes
• Communicate with councils, state agencies, and community stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• Recently completed tertiary qualifications in Urban & Regional Planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A keen interest in statutory and strategic planning processes
• Ability to manage time effectively and work across multiple projects
• Familiarity with WA planning frameworks is highly regarded
• High attention to detail and strong research capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary (80k - 100k + Super) with potential bonuses based on performance
• Flexible work hours and occasional work-from-home options
• Access to ongoing training, industry events, and planning institute engagement
• Mentorship from experienced planners and career development support
• Opportunity to work across a variety of planning disciplines and project types
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture with regular professional development sessions

Application

Apply today or call Jake Williamson on 0400 352 498 for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Architecture and Planning
• Community Development and Urban Planning