Manager Place and Community Experience

TheCity of Kalamunda is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to shape the future of our community experience and placemaking agenda. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence how people connect with places, culture, events, and experiences across one of Western Australia’s most diverse and unique local government areas. About the City of Kalamunda The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 63,000 located approximately a 35-minute drive from the Perth CBD. The City provides the opportunity to work in a diverse environment from rural, natural bushland to highly developed residential, commercial and industrial areas. A City in Transformation The City of Kalamunda is undergoing an exciting evolution. With a renewed vision and a commitment to doing things differently, we’re creating an environment where bold ideas, fresh thinking, and collaboration are not just welcomed—but expected. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something bigger than a job title: to help shape an organisation that’s reimagining how local government works, delivers, and connects. If you're ready to bring your expertise into a place that’s transforming with purpose, we want you on this journey. About this Opportunity As the Manager Place & Community Experience, you will champion a whole-of-City placemaking approach that unlocks local strengths, builds community pride, and drives economic vibrancy. You will oversee the Community & Place and Economic & Experience portfolio areas, leading a multidisciplinary team that delivers: Placemaking, activation, and local vibrancy initiatives Arts, culture, events, tourism, and economic development programs Reconciliation, social inclusion, and public health and wellbeing outcomes Community engagement, partnerships, storytelling, and experience design Support for the Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre, Zig Zag Gallery, History Village, Visitor Centre, and events programming You will bring together data, local insight, and lived experience to shape strategic direction, influence City strategies and projects, and ensure every place is connected, welcoming, and meaningful. About You You are a passionate, proactive, and community minded leader who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and making things happen. You will have: Are relevant tertiary qualification in Community Development, Marketing, Business, Tourism, Place / Place Management or a related field. Extensive experience in a similar leadership or management role in placemaking, community development, culture, tourism, events, or a related area. A passion for creating vibrant, welcoming places through a collaborative, proactive, and solutions focused mindset. Selection Criteria Extensive experience in a similar leadership or management role. A passion for creating vibrant, welcoming places through a collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans, including the setting and monitoring of goals and managing budgets. Demonstrated experience in working with, and leveraging community assets including people as well as the natural and built environment. Experience in advocating for community driven outcomes within and outside of the organisation to increase understanding and to gain support and resources. Demonstrated experience in maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships with diverse community groups, government and businesses. Demonstrated experience in leading organisational change, managing resistance and embedding sustainable improvements. Strong research and analytical skills. Please refer to the Position Description for more information on the key result areas and selection criteria. Hours of Work This is a 5‑year fixed‑term full‑time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight. About the Benefits The salary range for this position is $155,000 – $170,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience) plus superannuation. Other benefits include: Membership to the Local Government Professionals WA Membership to an institute or association relevant to the job role Flexible work arrangements including working from home and flexible hours Provision of a mobile phone or taxable mobile allowance Laptop Annual salary reviews Five weeks annual leave Onsite free parking Novated vehicle lease options Access to training, seminars and conferences. How to Apply To be considered for the position your application must include a cover letter, a current CV and address the Selection Criteria. Your application and other supporting documents can be submitted electronically via our website or through Seek. Please combine your Cover Letter and Selection Criteria into one document so that you have a maximum of TWO separate documents including your CV. For any further queries about the role, please contact People & Culture on . Please note: To be eligible for this role, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr