Head of Strategic Planning, Place & Development
Development Services | Building/Construction, Management, Policy/Planning/Research, Property/Building Management, Local Government
Be the Visionary Who Shapes a Growing City
Strategic Planning, Place & DevelopmentManager
$159,600- 186480+ car + up to 15% super | ArmadaleWA
You're not here to tweak zoning codes.You're here to change the shape of a city.
At the City of Armadale, we're not just responding to growthwe're driving it. With one of the fastest growing populationsin WA, we're investing in the future of place, liveability,housing, sustainability and connection. We need a strategic leaderwho sees the bigger picture and makes it real.
You'll lead a high-performing directorate responsible foraligning land use planning, urban design, community outcomes, andstrategic advocacy to deliver major initiatives under our StrategicCommunity Plan. This is a role that has real city-shapinginfluence.
What Makes This Role Unique
Big-picture impact – You'll leadtransformative planning projects that make a visible difference tohow people live, move, connect and thrive in our city.
Sustainability with substance – Balancegrowth and environment through strategies that deliver long-termcommunity wellbeing.
Work across boundaries – Government.Industry. Developers. Communities. You'll forge partnershipsthat unlock major opportunities.
Design the future of place – Championvibrant precincts, key centres, public realm projects and advocacythat inspires.
Lead with purpose – Shape direction andempower a high-performing team that cares deeply about what theydo.
About You
You're someone who connects strategy to place, and policy topeople. Your head is in the future, but your hands know how todeliver.
* Senior-level experience in strategic or statutory planning,sustainable development, or urban design
* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams andinfluence across government and industry
* Confident advocate who can navigate complex decision-makingforums and elevate the City's voice
* Deep understanding of WA planning legislation anddevelopment pathways
* Systems thinker who thrives in complexity and can bringvision into alignment with delivery
Why You'll Love Working Here
We're not just another local government. Our leaders thinkdifferently — and act boldly. We care about growth, and wecare about people.
* Flexi your way: Choose a 9-day fortnight,19-day month, or flexible start/finish to suit your rhythm
* Wellbeing matters: Free membership toArmadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre (gym, pool, sauna andmore)
* Leave + Super: 4 weeks annual leave,personal leave, and up to 15% super
* Values-led workplace: We Care. We AreBetter Together. We Learn & Grow. We Seize Today, ShapeTomorrow.
* Diversity & inclusion: We activelywelcome people of all backgrounds, especially First Nationsapplicants and those from culturally diverse communities
Ready to Shape a City?
We want to hear from visionary planners, development leaders andstrategic thinkers who are ready to shape what's next.
Have questions? Call us on (08) 9394 5408 or emailhr@armadale.wa.gov.au
Applications close 16 July 2025
We will be reviewing applications as they arrive, so don'twait.
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