Assistant Urban Planner

Closing date: 17 September 2025

- Salary $79,022–$92,645 per annum
- Plus up to 14.5% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Full time, fixed term position until 31 December 2027
- Ref No: 25-093

Synopsis

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.

This is a frontline customer service role where you will be the first point of contact for all planning enquiries. Your days will be busy with responding to planning related customer enquiries over the phone, at the front counter and through written correspondence, in addition to assessing easy planning related applications and performing a range of administrative duties. You will have a passion for customer service, excellent communication skills, and be a proficient administrator with good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Applicants are required to hold a Current WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence.

Qualifications

To be considered, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing your experience in the following areas:

- Demonstrated experience in a customer service role dealing with people on the phone, in person and in writing.
- Experience in researching and analysing information to inform your work.




- Knowledge of the role of Local Government within the community, and its functions as they relate to land use planning and development matters.
- Ability to interpret and implement legislation related documents, and policies and procedures within a professional environment.

Experience in the assessment of development applications or working within a local government environment would be well regarded, however, a positive mindset and a can‑do attitude are more important, and we are willing to offer training on the technical elements to the right person.

Further information can be obtained by calling Laura Kelliher , Coordinator Planning Approvals on .

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button above, and submit your resume and a covering letter online via the City’s Recruitment Portal, addressing your knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Applications close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 17 September 2025 .

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.

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.

JAMES PEARSON

Chief Executive Officer

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📌 Assistant Urban Planner (City of Joondalup)
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