The City of Nedlands is located 7km from the Perth CBD and includes a diverse range of features from the beautiful river foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands to the crisp white sands of Swanbourne beach. With a dedicated workforce of skilled service providers, we are committed to ensuring the City of Nedlands is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local services and facilities.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator Planning Approvals, this is an exciting prospect for a motivated and detail-oriented Urban Planner to contribute to the development of our growing City. You will play a key role in ensuring the City’s planning objectives align with legislative frameworks and community expectations.

In this role, you will (but not limited to):
Assess and process development and subdivision applications in accordance with the WA Statutory Planning Framework and local planning policies.
Investigate compliance matters and resolve planning issues through mediation and stakeholder negotiation.




Provide skilled planning advice to internal teams, external agencies, developers, consultants, and the wider community.
Represent the City in meetings and at the State Administrative Tribunal as required.
Contribute to policy development and strategic planning initiatives by supporting internal reviews and offering insights into broader City strategies.
Conduct site inspections and participate in community consultation activities, including some outside standard business hours.

About the successful candidate

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong understanding of statutory planning in Western Australia, with the ability to apply legislation and policy effectively in a local government setting.

You will be proactive, solutions-focused, and confident in working with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver practical, communi

📌 Urban Planner Perth (Australia)
🏢 City of Nedlands
📍 Australia