Manager City Future
Full-time Not ApplicableJob Overview
Why you’ll love working here
At the City of Stirling, we are committed to building a sustainable, innovative and locally focused City that supports our thriving community of over 243,000 residents.
We offer:
- Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance
- A supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture
- Opportunity to shape the future of Perth’s largest local government
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
Our Values
We are committed to delivering services that are efficient, responsive and sustainable, underpinned by our values and strong community focus.
Salary – from $190,000 base salary + super (based on skills and experience)
We are seeking a highly capable and proactive leader to join our Planning & Development Directorate as Manager City Future. This role requires a leader who can translate strategy into deliver, actively manage complex work programs, and lead teams with clarity and accountability.
In this senior leadership role, you will lead the City Future Business Unit and drive integrated urban planning, economic development and city-shaping initiatives that enhance liveability and support sustainable growth. You will play a key role in positioning the City for the future through strategic leadership, policy development and delivery of major projects.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Director Planning & Development, you will:
- Provide strong leadership and oversight of the City Future Business Unit
- Drive urban planning, economic development and tourism initiatives
- Develop and implement business plans, budgets and performance frameworks aligned to corporate strategy
- Actively manage City Future projects, schemes, policies and heritage work programs
- Facilitate investment attraction and economic growth opportunities
- Provide expert advice to Executive and Council, including reports and submissions
- Build strong stakeholder partnerships across government, industry and community
- Champion a high-performing, engaged and future-focused team culture