This is a City Architect role with City of Perth based in Perth, WA, AU City of Perth Role Seniority - senior More about the City Architect role at City of Perth Planning and Economic Development | City Design Competitive negotiated salary Part-time (0.5 FTE), five-year maximum term contract Perth CBD location As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community. Shape the Future of Perth’s Built Environment The City of Perth is seeking an experienced and visionary City Architect to provide expert architectural leadership and strategic advice that elevates the design quality of Perth’s built environment. Reporting to the General Manager Planning and Sustainability, this highly specialised role plays a critical part in shaping the design outcomes of major development proposals, City projects and planning initiatives. Working across the organisation and with external stakeholders, the City Architect provides independent design expertise to ensure development outcomes align with the City’s vision for a well-planned, vibrant and design-led capital city. About The Role Architectural Leadership: Provide expert advice on building form, scale, massing and urban design outcomes for significant development proposals and City projects; Design Review & Development Assessment: Contribute architectural expertise to development applications, supporting high-quality, realistic and deliverable outcomes; City Design Strategy: Provide input into planning policy, design guidelines and the Local Planning Scheme to embed high standards of design across the City; Major Project Advisory: Support City and State projects through early design input, advisory roles and participation in project teams; Sustainability & Innovation: Champion sustainable design practices and contribute to initiatives that enhance the environmental performance of buildings and precincts; Capability Building: Coach and support internal teams in applying architectural and urban design principles to achieve better design outcomes. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: A Masters of Architecture (or equivalent) and registration as an Architect in Western Australia; Extensive experience navigating planning frameworks, statutory controls and regulatory processes relating to complex urban developments; Demonstrated expertise assessing and advising on major mixed-use and multi-storey developments within a capital city context; Strong capability in architectural design software such as Autodesk (AutoCAD and/or Revit); Highly developed stakeholder engagement and advisory skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across government, industry and professional communities. Why Join the City of Perth? Working with the City of Perth offers the opportunity to influence the future of Western Australia’s capital city and contribute to projects that shape the urban fabric of Perth. Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect, which guide how we work together to deliver outcomes for our community. Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City. Eligibility To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate: A right to work in Australia (e.g. birth certificate, Australian passport or valid visa) A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within three months) How To Apply Please apply online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire. When Prompted, Please Submit Your current resume A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria Any relevant qualifications or certifications Remember — less is more. The Application Process Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 29 March 2026. Applications may be considered and interviews conducted prior to the closing date. Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth. We are committed to building a gender-equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application. For further information please contact Maria Cooke, General Manager Planning and Sustainability, 08 9461 3123 or e-mail: maria.cooke@cityofperth.wa.gov.au. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the City of Perth team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Providing architectural leadership Contributing to design review Supporting major projects Key Strengths Masters of Architecture Architectural design software Stakeholder engagement Sustainability practices ️ Urban design principles Planning policy input A Final Note: This is a role with City of Perth not with Hatch.
