01 Dec
Careers at Council
City of Rockingham
Overview
Planning Assistant – Temporary (2 year fixed term) full time (average 38 hours per week) in the City of Rockingham, located 40 km south of Perth CBD.
The City is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, responsible for delivering high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.
The City is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for employees and employs team members who share the City’s values – R ecognition, E thics, S ervice, P rofessional D evelopment, E mpowerment, C ommunication and T eamwork (RESPECT).
As a Planning Assistant, you will support and assist across all Urban Planning functions performed by the Planning Services team in a city experiencing unprecedented growth.
You will work efficiently in a team‑oriented environment while developing your skills as a Planner, taking initiative and demonstrating dedication to ongoing learning and personal development.
Responsibilities and Selection Criteria
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Competent map interpretation and graphical representation skills
- Developing knowledge of Urban Planning principles and other environmental and land‑use practices and their application
- Developing knowledge of Urban Planning legislation
- Studying towards, or recent completion of, tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning, or equivalent in a relevant field
Salary and Benefits
Gross salary of $83,781 per annum.
- 12% superannuation with the opportunity to co‑contribute up to 5%
- Health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programmes and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles.
Application Information
Applications must be submitted online by 4 pm Tuesday, 2 December 2025 .
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed‑term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Recruitment Team via email at or phone 08 9528 0333.
We’re happy to discuss options to assist you – e.g., alternate formats for application forms or alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
Location
Rockingham, Western Australia, Australia
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Required Skill Profession
Management & Leadership
📌 Planning Assistant (City of Rockingham)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 City of Rockingham
Impress this employer describing Your skills and abilities, fill out the form below and leave Your personal touch in the presentation letter.