(Temporary – Full Time up to 12 months with possible extension of term)
(Reference Number: 63-16)

Above All - Service

Located 10km from the Perth CBD, the City has a population of over 101,000 and covers an area of 65 sq. km.   We are a changing, progressive and caring Council with a strong set of values that underpin the way we work with each other and the community we serve.   

We provide our employees with generous employment conditions and great lifestyle benefits including:

• Generous superannuation (Up to 14%)
• Professional development opportunities
• Free gym membership
• 9 day fortnight
• Free parking
• Wellness program
• Flexible working arrangements

The Position

The Canning City Centre has been designated as a Strategic Metropolitan Centre in key Perth metropolitan state planning policies, such as Directions 2031 and Beyond and State Planning Policy 4.2 Activity Centres for Perth and Peel.  One of Council's highest priorities has been to set in place a process to help realise the potential of the Canning City Centre.  The Canning City Centre (Activity Centre) Regeneration Strategy was developed to achieve this goal.  The purpose of the position is to manage the processes and activities to realise the directions identified in the Regeneration Strategy.

Key areas of accountability for this position will include;

• Responsible for overall coordination of the Regeneration Strategy, namely:

  • Completion of implementation studies related to policy development and investment attraction;

  • Working across the organisation to facilitate design and delivery of capital work programs; and

  • Facilitation of private sector developments.

• Coordination of several city centre studies, design processes, implementation programs, projects, community engagement and marketing initiatives to redevelop the Canning City Centre to achieve the City's vision.

To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate the following essential criteria;

• Possession of a tertiary qualification in one of the following fields: Urban and Regional Planning, Project Management, Urban Design, Property or Economics or related disciplines;

• Demonstrated and extensive knowledge and experience with current urban regeneration principles and practices;

• Senior experience with project coordination/management and/or place management;

• Highly effective organisational and planning skills with a demonstrated ability to meeting competing deadlines without supervision; and

• Comprehensive communication and negotiation skills, developed within a confidential and politically sensitive environment.

Salary: $104,498 - $113,696 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications plus Superannuation.

How to Apply: Please read the attached position description and selection criteria for a full understanding of the role before applying through our job vacancies website, http://careers.canning.wa.gov.au. Please include your resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria quoting Reference Number 63-16.

Applications close 5.00pm, Thursday 2 June 2016.

Enquiries: All information regarding the role is provided in the Position Description. For specific information regarding the role please contact Mike Mouritz, Director Economic Development on 08 9231 0798 or 0419 273 323.

Applicants are required to demonstrate a commitment to the City of Canning values of Safe & Supportive, Professional, Accountable & Honest, Responsible and Caring.