Manager Asset Planning

• Shape
  the City's future by leading long-term asset planning and strategy
• More than projects, more than plans, create a legacy
  for generations to come
• Attractive package commensurate with experience | Flexible
  work arrangements

The
City of Kalamunda is seeking an experienced and visionary Manager Asset
Planning to lead the newly formed Asset Planning team and deliver long-term
asset sustainability strategies. This is a senior leadership opportunity to
influence capital works planning, infrastructure investment, and service
delivery for a growing City.

About the City of Kalamunda

The
City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 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
Manager Asset Planning, you will:

• Lead
  the development and implementation of the City's asset planning framework,
  including Asset Management Policy, Strategy and Plans.
• Oversee
  the preparation of the 10-year Capital Works Program and align it with the
  City's Long-Term Financial Plan.
• Manage
  and coordinate valuations, asset condition data, and renewal modelling to
  support sustainable decision-making.
• Provide
  high-level advice to senior management, Council, and external stakeholders.
• Lead
  and mentor a team of asset professionals, driving innovation and continuous
  improvement.
• Work
  collaboratively across directorates to integrate asset planning with service
  delivery, community expectations, and financial capacity.

About You

You
will be a results-driven leader with proven experience in asset planning and
infrastructure management within local government or a similar environment. You
will bring a strong mix of technical expertise and strategic vision, with the
ability to influence outcomes at a corporate level.

You
will hold:

• As
  a minimum, a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, or allied skill areas
• Post
  graduate qualifications in asset management, management or allied skill areas
• Human
  Resource Training and or Education or allied skills
• At
  least 5 years' experience at Coordinator or higher level within Western
  Australian Local Governments, managing a multi-disciplinary team

Selection Criteria

1. Achieves results. Supporting organisational sustainability and driving
   the change agenda within a sensitive, complex, and high-profile organisation.
   Fostering a quality focus in the provision of asset lifecycle management.  Allocating resources, organisational planning
   and managing infrastructure and environmental assets.
2. Builds productive relationships. Building, nurturing, and sustaining internal and
   external relationships to drive a continual improvement and opportunities
   agenda within a complex and high-profile organisation.
3. Exemplifies personal integrity and
   self-awareness. Acting decisively with significant personal integrity,
   honesty, and high ethical standards and as a role model for leadership by
   consistently raising critical and difficult issues.  Retaining a focus on the end goal and
   overcoming significant barriers and obstacles such as negative mindsets.
4. Communicates and influences effectively. Negotiating persuasively, presenting a convincing and
   balanced rationale while focusing on the desired objectives and outcomes.
   Identifying key stakeholders and engaging their support.  Promoting an understanding of policies,
   processes, and objectives.
5. Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence Recognising the variety of staff within the Unit each
   have their own personal styles of working with others be able to as best
   possible provide a workforce that can get along using a wide toolbox of
   management and leadership skills

Please
refer to the Position Description for more information on the key result areas
and selection criteria.

Hours of Work

This is a 5years fixed-term
full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight.

About the Benefits

The
salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000 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
• Generous
  super co-contribution scheme
• Provision
  of a mobile phone or taxable mobile allowance
• Laptop
• Annual
  salary reviews
• Five
  weeks annual leave
• On
  site free parking
• Novated
  vehicle lease options
• Corporate
  Health Membership discounts
• 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.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 20 October 2025.

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.