Graduate Urban Planner / Urban Planner

Urban Planner Salary Range - $91,666.64 to $95,697.68 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

• Based in Leederville

City of Vincent is a vibrant and progressive inner-city local government, a place where you can make a real difference! We are proud to say that our passion and our purpose is to create an amazing place for current and future generations to enjoy. A place that residents are proud to call home, where businesses thrive and where people want to visit.

We want to be known for being a courageous, clever, and creative organisation where new ideas flourish, where staff are proud to say they work, and where others want to join. We are Team Vincent.

About the Role

The Graduate Urban Planner is primarily responsible for making recommendations on development applications and providing town planning advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Working under the supervision of Senior Planning Officers and the Coordinator of Planning Services, the successful candidate will project manage a variety of planning applications, make recommendations to senior staff and respond quickly and accurately to enquiries about current or prospective planning applications, including assessments as to whether planning approval is required.

If you’re committed to innovation, business improvement and providing a quality customer experience, then we encourage you to apply for this great opportunity to make a real difference in our planning team.

Due to acting opportunities in the Planning Services team, we are looking for a proficient Graduate Urban Planner that is excited by the prospect of acting in an Urban Planner position for 12 months.

What are we looking for?

The role requires excellent communication skills, good analytical and reporting skills, the ability to work independently to problem solve and with a team when necessary, and a working knowledge of the town planning practice, principles and legislation.

Prior experience in customer service is essential as the role is largely responsible for dealing with a range of customers on the phone and in person. Some form of experience in a statutory planning role or an administrative role relating to town planning is also desirable.

What can the City of Vincent offer you?

• Central Leederville location where you can enjoy a vibrant town centre with great coffee and an abundance of dining options
• Free onsite parking and public transport within walking distance
• 5 weeks leave (4 weeks annual leave plus an additional 1 week special leave each year)
• Flexible working arrangement options available to support a range of lifestyles
• Personalised professional development to achieve your career aspirations, including paid study leave and study assistance
• Enjoy the health benefits of a heavily discounted Beatty Park Membership
• Up to 15.5% employer superannuation contributions
• Support for families with up to 12 weeks additional Paid Parental Leave
• Novated lease options available
• We believe mental and physical wellness is an integral part of our workplace culture, and our extensive program offers an assortment of initiatives to promote happiness, productivity and engagement

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and CV.

To discuss your application or for any questions, contact Haydn Ruse, Senior Urban Planner on (08) 9273 6000

The City of Vincent is an organisation that values the diversity of our staff, and promotes a workplace that actively welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming experience for potential candidates and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during our recruitment and selection process.

Applications close 5 : 00pm Wednesday 16 July 2025

We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

Thank you for your interest in joining Team Vincent.

Attachments :

• Position Description - Urban Planner - July 2025.pdf
• Position Description Graduate Urban Planner - July 2025.pdf