Expression of Interest Sought Design Review Panel

Overview The City of Swan is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified design professionals to join the City's Design Review Panel and provide advice and recommendations on the design and site planning of certain planning proposals. About The City is seeking three additional specialists to form a 10-specialist Design Review Panel, which will operate in an advisory capacity and play a role in improving design quality and functionality within the City of Swan. A minimum of four panel members will be drawn on to review each item, providing the City with a range of expert advice on architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, sustainability, and other design aspects of proposals. The Role Membership is for a two-year period, although the Executive Director Planning and Development may recommend to Council that any member be reappointed, and members can serve more than one term Panel members are expected to meet approximately 30 to 40 times a year Members will be remunerated at an hourly rate set by Council, with current remuneration fees subject to review The City Design Review Panel meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons between 1pm and 4pm Eligibility Eligibility for membership is assessed against the following selection criteria: Demonstrated knowledge of the composition, character, heritage and desired built form of the City of Swan Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the State's Planning Framework, relevant local government policies, development controls and design issues in the local area Demonstrated high level of expertise and knowledge in a particular field of architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, town planning, sustainability and heritage relevant to the City. Other disciplines may include planning, transport, public art, accessibility or civil and structural engineering The heritage expert member on the panel must have local knowledge and experience of heritage of the City of Swan, in particular the Midland, Swan Valley and Guildford localities, and academic qualifications relevant to heritage, including at least one of the following fields: history, art history, archaeology, conservation science, heritage botany and horticulture, and aboriginal studies Direct experience in design review panel process Experience in attending or assisting with State Administrative Tribunal proceedings Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to ensure that advice provided to proponents is clear and concise Current registration with the relevant professional body is desirable. Where relevant, it is desirable that the applicant is eligible for registration with an appropriate professional body or organisation in Western Australia and/or holds good standing with the relevant professional body Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team How to Apply Full details, including the selection criteria that must be addressed and information on the City's Design Review Policy, can be viewed via the following link: Design Review Local Planning Policy An expression of interest can be submitted by sending a resume, a covering letter responding to the selection criteria, and copies of relevant qualifications and certificates of currency to planning@swan.wa.gov.au, attention Rebecca Lodge, Coordinator Planning Process. Expressions of interest close at 5.00pm (WST) on August 7th, 2026.