The City of Subiaco is in a period of significant growth, with new residential developments, refreshed main streets and public spaces and an expanding mix of retail, dining, culture and recreation. We are working closely with the community, businesses and partners to guide this change while maintaining Subiaco’s heritage, character and identity. This is an exciting prospect to contribute to a city with a strong sense of place and vision for the future.

The City of Subiaco Planning Services team was recently awarded the 2025 Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) (WA) Local Government Team of the Year (Band 2-4), along with several other awards for improving planning processes and performance and innovation in development assessment. Come and join our award-winning team and work on some of the most unique, challenging and rewarding projects in Western Australia.

The Planning

Officers will facilitate the orderly and properly development of the City of Subiaco, within the guidelines of accepted town planning practices.

About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Planning Services team as a Planning Officer on a 12-month, full-time maximum-term contract.

This is a new position that will provide additional capacity to our existing statutory planning team, supporting the delivery of quality planning services and helping meet the team’s current and future workload.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

- Process and ownership of development application workflows for building works and changes in use in the City of Subiaco. Tasks include assessment, site visits, consultation with affected residents, negotiation with applicants and report writing.
- Process and ownership of development application referral workflows for building works and changes in use under the planning control of DevelopmentWA. Tasks include assessment, site visits and report writing.
- Process and ownership of Western Australian Planning Commission referral workflows for subdivision and amalgamation and process development applications for works on Metropolitan Region Scheme land. Tasks include assessment, site visits and report writing.




- Provide assistance for State Administrative Tribunal reviews of planning decisions. Tasks include research, site visits, provision of written statements and provision of expert planning advice during review hearings.
- Liaise with other City staff in the processing of applications for development approval as required.
- Provision of written and verbal advice in relation to zoning, land use and heritage, and other planning matters.
- Provide pre-lodgement planning advice to applicants.
- Other duties as required.

Further information about this position can be found on the position description, found with this advertisement on the City's website.

Essential Requirements

- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with a working knowledge of computer applications
- Understanding in development control and an ability to negotiate and liaise with developers and the community
- Understanding of current WA Planning and related legislation, policies and procedures including subdivision, amalgamation and strata title procedures
- Knowledge of both applications for review with the State Administrative Tribunal
- Degree in Urban Planning or related discipline (or working towards)

Salary Package In line with the City of Subiaco Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025, this position is classified as a Level 6. The salary range is $101,289.24 to $111, 407.40 per annum, exclusive of superannuation.

Working for the City of Subiaco The City of Subiaco’s culture is community-focused, collaborative, inclusive and safety-oriented. On joining the team, you’ll receive great benefits, including training and development opportunities to expand your talents. Whether you’re located in an office or out in the field,



everyone who works at the City reflects the values of Supportive, United, Bold and Impactful.

Benefits to help you a achieve a positive work-life balance include, but are not limited to:

- Up to 5 weeks annual leave plus the option to accrue time in lieu.
- Sustainable travel allowance, or a parking permit.
- Free membership to Lords Recreation Centre.
- Superannuation co-contributions.
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Novated lease and salary packaging options.

See what other benefits the City can offer you on the City's website.

Enquiries about this role can be made to Anthony Denholm– Manager Planning Services at @subiaco.wa.gov.au For further assistance and queries regarding the application process, please contact our HR team at *****@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please click apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. You will be asked to upload a CV and cover letter to support your application.

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential requirements. You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skill set.

As an equal opportunity employer, people of diverse backgrounds, genders, cultures, differing abilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect.

Closing Date:

Wednesday 14 October 2026. The City of Subiaco reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the commencement date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. If you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

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