Are you passionate about shaping the future of our community through strategic and statutory planning? The Shire of Toodyay is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time Senior Planner. At the Shire of Toodyay, we are committed to fostering sustainable development and ensuring the orderly growth of our district. You'll play a pivotal role in providing expert advice and guidance to Council, staff, developers, and the community on a wide range of complex planning matters. We’re a growth shire and you will be exposed to recent initiatives in a tourist hot spot.

You will get to experience everything across the planning spectrum with a dedicated support and management team, in a town where only the best is good enough. We have a large heritage inventory, scenic landscape controls and the Avon River in the centre of town. Our housing stock and lot numbers are increasing as are our tourist attractions. We’re just 45 minutes from Midland on one of the state’s most scenic roads – the most picturesque way to work you’ll ever take.

The Shire is determined to find the best person for this role and can offer an above average base salary (dependent on qualifications and experience). You will enjoy perks such as professional development opportunities, flexible working hours, and we will consider work from home options to the right person. No two days are ever the same here in the Toodyay planning team. To be considered for this rare opportunity, you'll need proven knowledge and experience in a town planning role; a commitment to working collaboratively within a team environment; and a dedication to continuous improvement and excellence. This Senior role will certainly advance your career and expose you to the full range of planning and development experiences.

The Shire reserves the right to close this recruitment early if an exceptional candidate is found. Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Applications close at 4.00pm on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.

Please Note:





The Shire is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects diversity in its workplace.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify applicants.

The successful candidate will need to obtain a current Federal Police clearance, undergo a pre-employment medical examination, and provide evidence of all claimed qualifications before commencing employment.

Alan Hart
Temporary Chief Executive Officer

The Shire of Toodyay, bordering the north eastern edge of the Perth metropolitan area, spans an area of 1683 square kilometres and lays claims to some of the most magnificent examples of natural and cultural heritage in Western Australia.

The name Toodyay is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word ‘duidgee’ which means ‘place of plenty’, referring to the richness and fertility of the area and the reliability of the Avon River.

The townsite of Toodyay is located approximately 85 kilometres east of Perth in the picturesque Avon Valley. Founded in 1836 and declared an historic town by the National Trust in 1980, the town today still displays fine examples of 19th century history, with architecture reflecting the early convict era.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Shire of Toodyay, bordering the north eastern edge of the Perth metropolitan area, spans an area of 1683 square kilometres and lays claims to some of the most magnificent examples of natural and cultural heritage in Western Australia.

The name Toodyay is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word ‘duidgee’ which means ‘place of plenty’, referring to the richness and fertility of the area and the reliability of the Avon River.

The townsite of Toodyay is located approximately 85 kilometres east of Perth in the picturesque Avon Valley. Founded in 1836 and declared an historic town by the National Trust in 1980, the town today still displays fine examples of 19th century history, with architecture reflecting the early convict era.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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📌 Senior Planner (Toodyay)
🏢 Shire of Toodyay
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