Director Planning

2 days ago

Joondalup, Australia LG Talent Full time $308,000 - $334,000 per year

·       Diverse strategic leadership opportunity

·       Help plan and shape the future of Joondalup

·       $308,000 - $334,000.00 inc Super (TEC) based on experience

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping vibrant, inclusive communities?

The City of Joondalup is seeking a dynamic and strategic Executive to lead initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents, and drive sustainable urban growth.

Joondalup is Perth's northern metropolitan hub, known for the amenity of its suburbs, the growing vibrancy of its cultural and artistic scene and increasing activation of its central business district. With a new Mayor and CEO,  a reputation for strong governance and the ambition to be a global city: bold, creative and prosperous, now is a great time to join and help shape the City's future.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will oversee a critical portfolio including planning, regulatory services, community development, libraries and community safety. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead and inspire a large talented team and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders providing solutions that reflect Joondalup's aspirations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing strategic direction and management for the City of Joondalup in Urban Planning, Development and Environmental Health, Community Development (including libraries) and Community Safety
  • Assisting the Chief Executive Officer in providing strategic advice and direction relating to the directorate and the organisation as a whole
  • Ensuring high quality of reporting and written advice to Council and the Chief Executive Officer
  • Reinforcing City of Joondalup's strategy and direction, generating a sense of shared purpose within the Directorate and across Council, including visible demonstration of the City's values
  • Ensuring Council's planning processes are compliant with legislative and other Governance requirements
  • Project management in reference to major Directorate projects, optimising the use and application of the Project Management Framework
  • Initiating and participating in the development of strategic plans and programs to meet Council objectives.

As an established or aspiring agile, empathetic and proven change leader, you will possess a demonstrable history of leadership, relevant qualifications, and substantial experience in planning. Additional experience in regulatory and/or community services will be well regarded.

A strong knowledge acquired from working in local government and/or allied sector/s will be essential, along with outstanding communication and negotiation skills at all levels.

Please submit your cv and detailed cover letter via Seek quoting reference COJ141125 on or before 9am, 1 December 2025.

Enquiries are most welcome, and /or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on or via

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