Urban Planner

City of Nedlands; Perth; On-site; AUD 84,739 - 114,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Up to 14% superannuation contributions

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport wellness program access

Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options

Job summary

A municipal council in Australia is seeking an experienced Urban Planner to support its planning objectives and contribute to community-oriented development initiatives. This full-time role involves assessing development applications, investigating compliance matters, and providing professional planning advice to various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of statutory planning, significant experience in a similar role, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar urban planning role.
• Proven ability to apply legislation and policy in local government.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process development and subdivision applications.
• Investigate compliance matters and resolve planning issues.
• Provide professional planning advice to various stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and participate in community consultations.

Skills

Statutory planning understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

GIS systems

Education

Qualification in Urban and Regional Planning

Eligibility for full membership with the Planning Institute of Australia

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS systems

Job description

The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of professional service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator Planning Approvals, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Urban Planner to contribute to the development of our growing City. You will play a key role in ensuring the City’s planning objectives align with legislative frameworks and community expectations.

In this role, you will (but not limited to):

• Assess and process development and subdivision applications in accordance with the WA Statutory Planning Framework and local planning policies.
• Investigate compliance matters and resolve planning issues through mediation and stakeholder negotiation.
• Provide professional planning advice to internal teams, external agencies, developers, consultants, and the wider community.
• Represent the City in meetings and at the State Administrative Tribunal as required.
• Contribute to policy development and strategic planning initiatives by supporting internal reviews and offering insights into broader City strategies.
• Conduct site inspections and participate in community consultation activities, including some outside standard business hours.

About the successful candidate

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong understanding of statutory planning in Western Australia, with the ability to apply legislation and policy effectively in a local government setting.

You will be proactive, solutions-focused, and confident in working with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver practical, community-oriented planning outcomes.

Other essential requirements are:

• A tertiary qualification (or significant progress towards) in Urban and Regional Planning or a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar urban planning role (Level 5).
• Eligibility for full membership with the Planning Institute of Australia (Level 5).
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with strong report writing and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Excellent organiser and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and GIS systems.
• A current National Police Certificate.

What we offer

This permanent, full-time role offers a cash salary of $84,739 - $114,945 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, plus superannuation.

• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks primary carer / 2 weeks partner leave).
• Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program & Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
• Fitness Passport wellness program access.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.

Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role. Applications must include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and a resume demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to David Banovic, Coordinator Planning Approvals on [phone].

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online via the City’s website before 5pm AWST, Tuesday 7 April 2026.

Please note that early applications are highly recommended as the City reserves the right to close applications and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.