Company Description
Community Infrastructure Planner
Location: Stirling, Western Australia
Type: Permanent Full time
Salary: From $100,358.86 base salary + super (based on experience)
At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community‑focused services. With a workforce of around 1,400 people, we're committed to building an inclusive, diverse and future‑ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and create an environment where flexibility, wellbeing and career growth flourish.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Community Infrastructure Planner to join our team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our community infrastructure planning efforts, working closely with internal stakeholders and community partners to shape sustainable, inclusive, and well-designed spaces. This is your chance to make a real impact— engaging with the community and helping us deliver infrastructure that meets current and future needs. You'll be supported by a collaborative team and can grow your skills in a dynamic environment.
* Develop needs analysis, feasibility studies and project charters
* Monitor industry trends and community needs to inform planning
* Conduct high-level research and stakeholder engagement
* Prepare and acquit grant applications
* Assist with budget planning for capital projects
* Provide strategic advice to internal and external stakeholders
* Monitor, review and report on delivery of projects, implementation plans and programs of work
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Qualifications
* A tertiary qualification in sport, recreation, urban design, planning or a related field
* Relevant experience in urban planning, community development, or infrastructure planning
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proven experience in Project management
* Experience in conducting research and data analysis
* Experience in stakeholder engagement and public consultation
* Strong conceptual and analytical skills
* Intermediate proficiency in MS Office and Teams
Additional Information
Why You'll Love Working Here
Work Your Way: Flexible hours and free parking
Rewarding You: Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
Grow With Us: Leadership programs and study support
Belong Here: DEI events, recognition programs and celebrations
Feel Your Best: Free Gym across City's Leisure Centres, therapy dogs and wellness perks
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Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're ready to plan meaningful community spaces and contribute to the City's long‑term vision, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape a more vibrant, sustainable and connected community.
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Applications close: Sunday 8th Feb 2026 at 11.59pm
(We may begin interviews before the closing date—don't wait)
The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.