Residential Design Officer - Part Time

Permanent

Part Time (16 hours per week - Flexible working days can be accomodated)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Design Officer to join our team in a flexible part-time role, helping to shape quality residential development outcomes and enhance our local community. Working as part of the Building Services team, you will assess Development Applications for residential properties and provide specialist advice to internal and external customers. You will prepare detailed written reports supporting the Development Approval or Refusal, undertake site inspections as required, and work collaboratively with applicants, ratepayers and other interested parties to ensure the consistent and fair application of Residential Design Code principles. This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your technical expertise while contributing to positive planning outcomes and delivering high-quality customer service.

Offering flexibility in working days and hours, this role is ideal for professionals seeking greater work-life balance without compromising on meaningful and engaging work. We are looking for a confident and customer-focused individual with comprehensive knowledge of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia, strong attention to detail, and well-developed communication and negotiation skills. This role will suit candidates with previous experience as an Urban Planner or Planning Officer.

To be considered for this role, applicants must demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria as part of their application:

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed negotiation skills and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Residential Design Codes
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills
• Current WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence
• A recognised planning qualificaiton, such as a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in Development Plannning, or equivalent

What we offer

This position offers a gross salary of $102,707 per annum (this will be pro rata for part time).

We value our employees and also offer:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payments of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Training and development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
• Flexibility offered with how part-time hours are worked

An information pack, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications must be submitted online by 4pm on Thursday 10 September 2026. 

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at ••••@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 •••• •333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply – First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

Attachments:
- Candidate Information - Interview Access Details - Administration Building.docx
- Information Pack - Residential Design Officer - Aug 2026.pdf