About the Role As a Junior Planner at Summit Homes Group, you will play an important role in supporting the planning and approvals process for residential building projects across Western Australia. Working within the Pre-Construction team, you will assist in assessing designs for planning compliance and contribute to achieving timely project approvals to enable construction commencement. This role provides exposure across the full approvals lifecycle, including planning approvals, building permits, developer applications, and utility authority submissions. Key responsibilities include reviewing proposed home designs against R-Codes, Local Development Plans and Residential Design Codes, assisting with planning assessments and justification reports, and liaising with local governments, developers, certifiers and internal stakeholders. You will also support BA20 and BA20A applications, assess land and development constraints, and provide compliance feedback to sales, drafting and design teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career planner looking to develop practical experience within a fast-paced residential construction environment. About You You are a motivated and detail-oriented emerging planning professional who is eager to develop your career within residential construction and urban development. You enjoy analysing design outcomes, interpreting planning requirements, and working collaboratively to achieve compliant and efficient project outcomes. You will bring: A tertiary qualification (completed or near completion) in Town Planning or a related discipline Understanding of WA planning regulations, R-Codes and Local Government policies Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare planning justifications Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Strong interpersonal skills with confidence liaising with stakeholders A proactive, team-focused approach and willingness to learn Exposure to local government, residential building, or planning environments will be highly regarded but is not essential. What we offer We believe in providing the best work environment for our staff. Everything from our culture, our inclusions and our office has been based around our Built Around People philosophy. Permanent fulltime position Flexible working hours Corporate. company and supplier discounts Wellness programs Rewards and Recognition programs Ongoing training and development Industry leading culture Who we are Summit Homes Group is one of Western Australia's leading construction, property, and finance companies. Founded in 1978, Summit has helped over 45,000 West Australians realise their new home dreams over 48 years. Our core philosophy, Built Around People, ensures our dedicated and passionate staff have a great experience at work, which translates into exceptional building journeys for our customers. We know our people are our greatest strength, and their talent and commitment have been recognised with back-to-back HIA Professional Major Builder awards ( 2020-2025 ), underscoring Summit's industry leadership, quality, and dedication to excellence. With over 18 brands and 500 employees across our Group, we are always looking for team members who embody our company values and are enthusiastic about making a real difference to our business. Where you'll be working Conveniently located with easy access to local amenities this role will be based at our Summit Homes Group head office in Myaree. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team culture, the office is a vibrant, modern workspace designed to foster collaboration and innovation. Applications close on March 20th 2026 (Summit Homes group reserves the right to remove advertised roles before this date) We accept that everyone is unique. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and our success is enhanced by the diversity within our teams. We encourage applications from First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
