Published 13 May 2026
The Cities of Bunbury and Busselton and the Shires of Augusta Margaret River and Capel are calling for expressions of interest for panel members for the South West Joint Design Review Panel.
What is it?
The South West Joint Design Review Panel (SWDRP) is a shared initiative between the Cities of Bunbury and Busselton and the Shires of Augusta Margaret River and Capel.
The expression of interest invites experienced professionals in the fields of architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, heritage, sustainability and environmental design, town planning and arts and culture to consider this opportunity to be part of a pool of design review members. Applicants will also be able to nominate themselves for the role of Panel Chair, who will have additional responsibilities in the function of the panel.
The Design Review Panel will meet monthly to provide design advice on development applications and projects occurring throughout the South West, with each of the local governments determining the types of applications and projects that will require design input. The design review meetings will be available via teleconferencing.
The Design Review Panel will operate in accordance with an agreed Terms of Reference between the participating local governments, with design feedback provided in response to the ten design principles listed in State Planning Policy SPP7.0 - Design of the Built Environment.
For more information on the selection criteria and how to apply please see the information sheet and nomination form attached below.
For more information on how the panel will operate, the member responsibilities and renumeration please see the Terms of Reference linked below.
Applications are to be emailed to SWDRP@busselton.wa.gov.au
The EOI closes at 5pm on the 29 May 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Other Questions? If you have any questions please feel free to contact Joanna Wilson from the City of Busselton on 9781 0475 or Matt Slocomb from the Shire of Augusta Margaret River on 9780 5238.