Full-Time
$110,000 - 118,000 p.a. plus Superannuation
About us:
At the Town of Cottesloe, we are proud to look after one of Western Australia's most iconic coastal communities. From our beaches and parks to our vibrant local spaces, we are committed to creating a welcoming, safe and well-maintained environment for residents, businesses and visitors alike.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Urban Planner to work with us in a full-time capacity.
This role will make a significant impact across the organisation by providing statutory and strategic planning advice, assessing complex planning proposals and delivering high-quality, timely and customer-focused planning outcomes in line with relevant legislation, Council policies and the Town’s local planning framework.
This role will also give you the opportunity to apply and further develop your planning expertise across a broad and interesting range of matters, including complex development applications, planning policy and procedure improvements, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning considerations. You’ll work closely with a small team, sharing your technical knowledge and using your professional judgement to achieve desired outcomes.
Please refer to the attached Position Description for more information about the role.
Why join us:
- Beautiful coastal working environment within walking distance of Cottesloe Beach.
- Generous co-contribution Superannuation scheme.
- Flexible work practices.
- Access to discounted private health insurance.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the sustainable development and growth of the local community.
- Annual Leave Loading.
- Paid Christmas Shutdown.
Essential Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Town Planning, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and planning principles to achieve sound planning outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in the assessment of complex development applications.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and correspondence for management, Council, DAPS and SDAU.
- Demonstrated ability for building and maintaining effective working relationships. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
How to Apply:
Apply via our SEEK advertisement: Senior Urban Planner Job
Please provide a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the first FOUR of the essential criteria. Please also provide your resume outlining relevant experience.
Your information will be kept private, secure and confidential.
Applications will close Monday 12 October 2026 at 8am.
Please contact: Paul Neilson, Director Development and Regulatory Services, on 9285 5000 if you have any questions.
For other assistance, please contact Matthew Bennett at humanresources@cottesloe.wa.gov.au.
The Town of Cottesloe is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within all practices. Applications for this position are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders.
Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applications.