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 creative 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.

Strategic Planning Project Lead

Salary: $128,463 - $136,720 per annum

Plus up to 15% superannuation (conditions apply)

2 year Fixed Term Full Time Contract until September 2028

Ref No: 26-096

Shape the future of one of Perth’s key activity centres.

We're seeking an experienced strategic urban planning professional to lead the delivery of the Warwick Activity Centre Precinct Structure Plan, a high-profile project that will shape future growth, investment and development within one of the City's key activity centres.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the City's consultant-led approach to the preparation of the Precinct Structure Plan. As Project Lead, you will oversee all aspects of project delivery, including procurement, consultant management, governance, stakeholder engagement and reporting. You will provide strategic planning expertise and project leadership to ensure the project is delivered in line with the approved scope, budget and timeframe, while aligning with relevant planning legislation, policy requirements and best-practice principles.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit a current resume and cover letter demonstrating your experience and capability against the following criteria:





Demonstrated experience leading and delivering complex strategic land use planning projects.

Demonstrated project management experience, including responsibility for project scope, stakeholder engagement, budget, and reporting requirements.

Demonstrated experience in the preparation, assessment or management of precinct structure plans or equivalent strategic planning projects.

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience building productive relationships, and engaging and negotiating with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Proven ability to prepare high-quality reports, recommendations, briefing materials and presentations, and to effectively communicate complex planning matters to achieve strategic planning outcomes.

The successful candidate must also hold a tertiary qualification appropriate to Urban and Regional Planning as well as a current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

Further information can be obtained by calling Graeme Catchpole, Coordinator Urban Design and Policy, on 9400 4373.

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.

CRAIG LLOYD

Chief Executive Officer

Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify applicants.

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📌 Strategic Planning Project Lead (Perth)
🏢 City of Joondalup
📍 Perth