Manager Strategic Planning & Development
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Be The Visionary Who Shapes a Growing City
Strategic Planning, Place & Development Manager
$159,600- 186480+ car + up to 15% super Armadale WA
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 growth we’re driving it. With one of the fastest growing populations in WA, we’re investing in the future of place, liveability, housing, sustainability and connection. We need a strategic leader who sees the bigger picture and makes it real.
You’ll lead a high-performing directorate responsible for aligning land use planning, urban design, community outcomes, and strategic advocacy to deliver major initiatives under our Strategic Community Plan. This is a role that has real city-shaping influence.
What Makes This Role Unique
Big-picture impact - You’ll lead transformative planning projects that make a visible difference to how people live, move, connect and thrive in our city.
Sustainability with substance - Balance growth and environment through strategies that deliver long-term community wellbeing.
Work across boundaries - Government. Industry. Developers. Communities. You’ll forge partnerships that unlock major opportunities.
Design the future of place - Champion vibrant precincts, key centres, public realm projects and advocacy that inspires.
Lead with purpose - Shape direction and empower a high-performing team that cares deeply about what they do.
About You
You're someone who connects strategy to place, and policy to people. Your head is in the future, but your hands know how to deliver.
* Senior-level experience in strategic or statutory planning, sustainable development, or urban design
* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence across government and industry
* Confident advocate who can navigate complex decision-making forums and elevate the City’s voice
* Deep understanding of WA planning legislation and development pathways
* Systems thinker who thrives in complexity and can bring vision into alignment with delivery
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We’re not just another local government. Our leaders think differently — and act boldly. We care about growth, and we care 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 to Armadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre (gym, pool, sauna and more)
* Leave + Super: 4 weeks annual leave, personal leave, and up to 15% super
* Values-led workplace: We Care. We Are Better Together. We Learn & Grow. We Seize Today, Shape Tomorrow.
* Diversity & inclusion: We actively welcome people of all backgrounds, especially First Nations applicants and those from culturally diverse communities
Ready to Shape a City?
We want to hear from visionary planners, development leaders and strategic thinkers who are ready to shape what’s next.
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter at:
questions? Call us on (08) 9394 5408 or email
Applications close 16 July 2025
We will be reviewing applications as they arrive, so don’t wait.
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