▷ Urgent City Centre Place

Strategy & Economic Development | Regional WA

Position No: 093/2025
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

- Full-Time | Permanent
- Level 7 | Salary: $108,804 - $115,610, plus superannuation
- Vacancy 093/2025

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced individual to join the Strategic and Economic Development team in the position of City Centre Place and Projects Officer. You are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge. At the City of Mandurah, we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.

The City Centre is the heart of our City, and a focal point for visitors and residents. It is a hub for tourism and entertainment, and for business and investment across the broader region. A vibrant City Centre provides the services and facilities that businesses, customers, residents and visitors demand. It creates jobs, attracts investment, generates income and is a key contributor towards economic growth.

This challenging and rewarding role will support the activation and promotion of Mandurah’s City Centre through development and implementation of a range of programs, projects and activations. Working across the organisation and in collaboration with local businesses and the wider community, the role will lead and support initiatives that drive visitation, investment and economic growth in Mandurah’s City Centre. You will support the implementation of Mandurah’s City Centre Master Plan which is currently under development, and other programs and projects developed under the City’s Strategic Community Plan, Economic Development Strategy and other strategies and business plans.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
- Hold a current unrestricted “C” class national driver’s licence.
- Substantial experience in the planning and delivery of projects, programs, and events.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- An understanding of economic development and community engagement principles.
- An understanding of the local economy, including the current issues facing small business.
- Knowledge of administration and operational implementation of projects and events.
- Experience in sponsorship and marketing strategies.
- Well-developed communication skills, including active listening and conflict resolution skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
- Sound analytical, research, and evaluation skills.
- High level of project management, organisation and time management skills

How to apply

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great To apply, please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained by calling Peter Blomfield, Manager Transform Mandurah on (08) 9550 3213.

Closing date

Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons, this is available upon request.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

Additional information

- All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and licence, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organisational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
- This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately.

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