Planning and Sustainability | Graduate Program

- CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is aLocal Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve ouraims, we recruit the very best people who understand the Cityexists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Urban Designer in the City ofPerth, you will support the development and delivery of urbandesign and public realm projects, providing quality service andadvice across projects of low to moderate complexity.

Reporting to the Lead City Designer within ourTransport and Urban Design team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

- Supporting the development of urban design studies, plans,frameworks and projects, with increasing autonomy overtime;
- Assisting with project briefs, concepts, graphic materialsand final designs, as well as the coordination of consultantsand contractors;
- Supporting community consultation and building positiveworking relationships with internal and external stakeholders;and
- Undertaking research, data collection and analysis toidentify urban design issues and opportunities and supportproject recommendations.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant design discipline,such as Urban Design, Landscape Architecture or Architecture,or an approved equivalent professional qualification;
- A sound understanding of urban design principles and theability to develop imaginative and deliverable concepts thatrespond to community needs, urban trends, spatial context andthe history of place;
- Sound knowledge of relevant software and applications,including MS Project, Word, Excel, AutoCAD and Adobe CreativeSuite;
- Sound written, verbal and graphic communication skills,with the ability to prepare clear graphics, drafts andreports;
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines undersupervision; and
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team and buildpositive working relationships.

One to two years’ post-graduate experience is desirable.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, wewelcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork,Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead andsupport the community.





Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more aboutthe role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate,current passport or current visa);
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3months).

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitmentprocess will disqualify your application.

- $84,374.92 pro rata per annum, plus superannuation
- 0.8 Part time, maximum term until June2027
- CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is aLocal Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve ouraims, we recruit the very best people who understand the Cityexists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Urban Designer in the City ofPerth, you will support the development and delivery of urbandesign and public realm projects, providing quality service andadvice across projects of low to moderate complexity.

Reporting to the Lead City Designer within ourTransport and Urban Design team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

- Supporting the development of urban design studies, plans,frameworks and projects, with increasing autonomy overtime;
- Assisting with project briefs, concepts, graphic materialsand final designs, as well as the coordination of consultantsand contractors;
- Supporting community consultation and building positiveworking relationships with internal and external stakeholders;and
- Undertaking research, data collection and analysis toidentify urban design issues and opportunities and supportproject recommendations.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant design discipline,such as Urban Design, Landscape Architecture or Architecture,or an approved equivalent professional qualification;




- A sound understanding of urban design principles and theability to develop imaginative and deliverable concepts thatrespond to community needs, urban trends, spatial context andthe history of place;
- Sound knowledge of relevant software and applications,including MS Project, Word, Excel, AutoCAD and Adobe CreativeSuite;
- Sound written, verbal and graphic communication skills,with the ability to prepare clear graphics, drafts andreports;
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines undersupervision; and
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team and buildpositive working relationships.

One to two years’ post-graduate experience is desirable.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, wewelcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork,Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead andsupport the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more aboutthe role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate,current passport or current visa);
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3months).

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitmentprocess will disqualify your application.

- $84,374.92 pro rata per annum, plus superannuation
- 0.8 Part-time, maximum term until June2027
- CBD Location

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST onTuesday, 1 September 2026 . Applications may be considered,and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listedclosing date should suitable applications be received, so weencourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions withinthe City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culturethat’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City ofPerth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages,cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples),abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

For further information please contact Jamie Lowen, Alliance Manager Transport and Urban Design, or e-mail: .
Attachments:
- Application Pack - Graduate Urban Designer.pdf
- Collection Notice.pdf

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📌 Graduate Urban Designer (Perth)
🏢 City Of Perth
📍 Perth