• Full Time Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover until 30/10/2026
• Salary from $92,646 to $100,136 per annum, plus superannuation
• Exciting opportunity to join a great team in a fast-growing local government, working on brand new community infrastructure projects.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced community recreation professional with strong customer focus and expertise in the planning and development of community-based infrastructure in a local government environment. As a collaborative member of the Community Facilities Planning team, the position contributes to overall success of the service or sub-unit, focussing on working with stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes. As part of the role you will be responsible for:

• Responding to a wide range of stakeholders queries, needs and requests while providing an excellent customer experience;
• Developing and implementing project documentation and master plans for community infrastructure;
• Developing and writing Council Reports, Briefing Notes and other important documentation;
• Working with our Assets directorate during the construction phase of projects to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget, maximising the benefits for the community;
• Planning and implementing community engagement activities relating to developing community infrastructure;
• Adherence to City and service unit systems and processes; and
• Delivering projects in a timely and efficient manner in line with the City’s Project Management Framework.

About You
You will work effectively within a small team with an excellent culture, adapting to changing circumstances and embracing innovation. You will hold excellent customer service skills, and ideally a strong background in recreation and leisure in a local government environment. The successful candidate will thrive in a team-based environment, collaborating with the service unit and the other service units to achieve the best outcomes for the community.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualification in relevant discipline such as sport, recreation, leisure or urban planning or equivalent experience;
• Relevant experience in a similar role, including stakeholder engagement;
• Previous experience writing council reports and other relevant documentation;
• C class Drivers Licence;
• Intermediate computing, numeracy and literacy skills;
• Intermediate organisational and time management skills;
• Intermediate communication and problem-solving skills;
• Intermediate research and analysis skills; and
• Intermediate negotiation and influencing skills.

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:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• 2 paid Wellness Days
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to additional leave types: Reproductive Health, Cultural/Ceremonial, Family Responsibility and Family & Domestic Violence Leave
• Ability to purchase or cash out leave, depending on your needs
• 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);
• 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 - and a role that you are passionate about - then apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Reference Number: 691350
Close date: Tuesday 26th August 2025

For further information regarding the position please contact Jessica Fordham, Coordinator Community Facilities Planning on 9405 5050.

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as the City reserves the right to interview suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close this ad earlier for the right applicant.

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