Vacancy Details


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 – Permanent Full time

  • Salary: $98,404 - $113,125 per annum
  • Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
  • Ref No: 24-103

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, and is responsible for processing a range of complex planning proposals, determination of development applications under delegated authority, preparing reports for a range of stakeholders including Council, Joondalup Design Review Panel and the Development Assessment Panel, providing day to day support and advice to Urban Planners, preparing technical correspondence and reports and providing complex planning advice to internal and external customers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated experienced planner who is passionate about local government planning and achieving great outcomes through collaboration and communication. You will be passionate about positive leadership, people focussed, 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 on technical issues written in plain English
  • Superior communication skills with the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholder
  • Experience in reviewing planning policies and processes.

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 Laura Kelliher, Coordinator Planning Approvals on 9400 4410.

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 on 30 September 2024.

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.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.