The City of Joondalup takes pride in being a Local Government that has been internationally recognised for providing outstanding services to the local community. To continue to set the standard in WA Local Government for innovative services and programs, we are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic employees who will be committed to making a positive contribution to the City and its community.
Senior Urban Planner (Statutory)
- Salary: $107,874 – $124,012 per annum
- Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Full Time Permanent Position
- Ref No: 26-041
An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Urban Planner to join the City of Joondalup Planning Approvals team.
The Senior Urban Planner plays an integral role within the team, with responsibility for processing a range of complex planning proposals, determination of development applications under delegated authority, and preparing reports for a range of stakeholders including Council, Joondalup Design Review Panel and the Development Assessment Panel. This position prepares technical correspondence and reports, provides complex planning advice to internal and external customers and day to day support and advice to Urban Planners.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced planner who is passionate about local government planning and achieving great outcomes through collaboration and communication. You will be people focussed and demonstrate positive leadership, thrive in a busy environment and be capable of balancing competing priorities with your flexible and can do attitude.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages each) demonstrating your skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Thorough understanding of the Western Australian Planning system and its application in a local government context.
- Substantial experience processing a range of complex planning proposals from beginning to end.
- Ability to produce high quality reports and correspondence for a range of stakeholders on complex and technical planning issues.
- High level of negotiation, decision making, analytical and research skills.
The successful candidate should also hold a tertiary qualification appropriate to Urban and Regional Planning, or a closely related discipline.
Further information can be obtained by calling Bella Moreton, Coordinator Planning Approvals on 9400 4300.
To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
The City of Joondalup is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The City encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders to apply for this position.
All employees and prospective employees of the City of Joondalup are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.
NICO CLAASSEN
Temporary Chief Executive Officer
Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.