Urban Planner
Mosman Park, Midland, WA, United States
We are currently seeking a qualified and motivated Urban Planner to join our Community Planning and Place team. This is an ideal opportunity for a planning professional with experience in statutory and/or strategic planning who wants to make a difference in a collaborative, community-focused environment.
As an Urban Planner, you will manage a variety of planning applications and provide professional advice on planning matters across the Town. You will contribute to statutory and strategic planning projects, assist with policy development and Council reports, and engage regularly with developers, internal teams, and community members.
You will help shape the Town’s future through local planning framework initiatives, Council briefings, and stakeholder engagement. Attendance at panels, meetings, and site inspections will also be part of your role.
Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related field
Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
Working knowledge of WA’s planning framework including the R-Codes
Demonstrated experience in statutory or strategic planning (local government experience desirable)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
High-level organisational and time management skills
A collaborative approach with well-developed interpersonal skills
A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and best‑practice planning
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work and a 9‑day fortnight
Superannuation co-contribution (subject to employee contribution)
Two extra days of leave each year (in addition to standard annual leave)
17.5% leave loading
Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
Free onsite parking and proximity to public transport
About the Town of Mosman Park
We are a small and vibrant local government between river and sea.
Mosman Park is located approximately 14km from Perth and a stone’s throw from Fremantle. Our community is uniquely made up of diverse neighbourhoods that are positioned between the picturesque Indian Ocean and the beautiful shores of the Swan River.
At the Town of Mosman Park, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to the Town of Mosman Park’s values of Accountability, Connection and Excellence.
The Town of Mosman Park is committed to equal employment opportunity, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergence, and people of all ages, genders and sexualities.
We recognise the value of different ways of thinking, learning and working, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments and a supportive recruitment process.
Chat to us
If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact us for a confidential chat with our People and Culture team on 9383 6600 or email
admissions@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au .
How to apply
Submit your
resume
and a
one‑page cover letter
outlining how your skills and experience align with the role and why you’d be a great fit at the Town of Mosman Park. To help your application stand out, make sure you read the Position Description before applying and keep your application as concise as possible.
Closing date
by 5pm on 4 May 2026
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As an Urban Planner, you will manage a variety of planning applications and provide professional advice on planning matters across the Town. You will contribute to statutory and strategic planning projects, assist with policy development and Council reports, and engage regularly with developers, internal teams, and community members.
You will help shape the Town’s future through local planning framework initiatives, Council briefings, and stakeholder engagement. Attendance at panels, meetings, and site inspections will also be part of your role.
Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or related field
Eligibility for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
Working knowledge of WA’s planning framework including the R-Codes
Demonstrated experience in statutory or strategic planning (local government experience desirable)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
High-level organisational and time management skills
A collaborative approach with well-developed interpersonal skills
A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and best‑practice planning
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work and a 9‑day fortnight
Superannuation co-contribution (subject to employee contribution)
Two extra days of leave each year (in addition to standard annual leave)
17.5% leave loading
Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
Free onsite parking and proximity to public transport
About the Town of Mosman Park
We are a small and vibrant local government between river and sea.
Mosman Park is located approximately 14km from Perth and a stone’s throw from Fremantle. Our community is uniquely made up of diverse neighbourhoods that are positioned between the picturesque Indian Ocean and the beautiful shores of the Swan River.
At the Town of Mosman Park, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to the Town of Mosman Park’s values of Accountability, Connection and Excellence.
The Town of Mosman Park is committed to equal employment opportunity, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergence, and people of all ages, genders and sexualities.
We recognise the value of different ways of thinking, learning and working, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments and a supportive recruitment process.
Chat to us
If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact us for a confidential chat with our People and Culture team on 9383 6600 or email
admissions@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au .
How to apply
Submit your
resume
and a
one‑page cover letter
outlining how your skills and experience align with the role and why you’d be a great fit at the Town of Mosman Park. To help your application stand out, make sure you read the Position Description before applying and keep your application as concise as possible.
Closing date
by 5pm on 4 May 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr