• Exciting opportunity to lead the Planning and Building Services teams within the City of Wanneroo
• Total Remuneration Package from $204,700 to $244,000 per annum, including vehicle
• Full time, maximum term contract for 5 years

About the Role
The role is an important member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Director of Planning and Sustainability. You will be involved in exciting opportunities and challenges associated with planning for new communities in the cities coastal growth corridor that will deliver an ultimate population of over 250,000. This will include the Strategic Metropolitan Centre at Yanchep, Secondary Centre at Alkimos with new station precincts, future urbanisation of East Wanneroo, 1000 hectares industrial area at Neerabup as well as managing expectations of an existing population of over 215,000 residents. You will also:

• Provide effective leadership to the City’s Planning and Building teams, creating a positive and productive culture of engagement and accountability.
• Provide expert advice to leaders and Council regarding complex and high profile statutory planning and building applications whilst identifying impacts on the City’s objectives.
• Implement effective policies and plans for the Service Unit to achieve the outcomes sought by the City.
• Manage the successful delivery of strategic projects to achieve the City’s commitments.

This highly rewarding position will see you working on exciting projects with a fantastic and supportive team. You will receive an attractive remuneration package of up to $244,000 per annum over a 5 year contract. This will include a fully maintained company provided vehicle for private and professional use (or equivalent value as negotiated with the successful applicant), onsite car parking and additional co-contributions to superannuation. More importantly, you will be given the chance to shape the Service Unit and its operations in alignment to the future vision and to enrich a progressive culture focussed on top performance.

About You
You will be passionate about the planning and development of cities, and will have:

• A university degree in a relevant discipline such as Urban and Regional Planning.
• Significant experience in senior leadership roles within large and complex organisations, with the ability to motivate teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Advanced communication skills with demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice to leaders and Council on statutory planning and building matters.
• Effective resource management capability including developing business strategy, workforce planning and financial planning and management.
• Demonstrated capability in effective stakeholder management with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders to deliver organisational objectives.
• Proven experience in managing the successful implementation of strategic projects on time and to budget

About the City of Wanneroo
The City of Wanneroo is a diverse and flexible environment that offers a range of career opportunities where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the local community and our people. Our vibrant and inclusive team is what makes the City an enjoyable and rewarding place to be.

We celebrate all diversity and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider working for a Local Government organisation that values who you are. Bring your skills, knowledge and commitment to a team that is welcoming and enthusiastic about you joining us!

Why work for the City of Wanneroo
The City offers a range of employment benefits including:

• Generous matching of superannuation contributions up to a combined total of 15%;
• Free on-site parking;
• A work-life balance program providing flexible work practices (subject to operational requirements);
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave;
• Professional development opportunities;
• An inclusive, welcoming office environment; and
• An opportunity to reduce your commute and work in a goal-driven professional team closer to home.

Interested?
If this position sounds like you - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

For further information regarding the position visit the City of Wanneroo website or contact Matthew Piggott, Acting Director Planning & Sustainability on 08 9405 5433

Reference Number: 675124
Close date: Friday 4th July 2025

Applicants may be required to undergo a medical assessment to determine their fitness to carry out the duties of this position.

All employees and prospective employees of the City of Wanneroo are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance no older than 3 months