Manager Place Planning

About us

Warm and Welcoming Environment: Experience a supportive atmosphere where your wellbeing is our priority.

Career Development: Take advantage of opportunities to diversify and grow your career with us. We welcome newcomers to the industry and will support your professional journey.

Flexible and Modern Workplace: Enjoy the benefits of a flexible workplace with options to work from home or alternative facilities. Our Albany Hwy office location has the best selection of lunch and coffee options.

Employee Wellbeing: Participate in our comprehensive wellbeing programs and enjoy free use of the pool and gym.

Community and Culture: Be part of a vibrant community with lots to offer. Our teams are built on strong organisational culture, with open communication channels and accessible leadership.

Your new role

This is a rare opportunity to share the Manager Place Planning role in a part time capacity (3 days a week) with the existing Manager Place Planning (also 3 days a week) for a 2 year period. The Manager Place Planning role is a critical leadership role at the Town of Victoria Park, spearheading the implementation of key city shaping strategies.

The Manager of Place Planning leads a multi-disciplinary urban team in an innovative program and place structure. It is a high performing and passionate team with a strong culture and a commitment to delivering great place outcomes.

In sharing the Manager Place Planning role you will be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the Vic Park Planning Program, Economic Development Program, and Social Infrastructure Program. The Manager Place Planning (Planning and Economic Development) must forge and maintain strong relationships with key delivery teams at the Town; the C-Suite; and key stakeholders in a number of broader alliances.

If you are passionate about cities, understand best practice and trends and can communicate complex matters in simple and compelling ways then this is a job for you. The Town is looking for a talented leader who loves and understands the power of teams.

What you'll need to succeed

• A proactive approach to everything you do.
• A desire to challenge the status quo.
• A passion for cities, the environment and great place outcomes.
• The ability to work closely and collaboratively in a shared role capacity with the existing Manager Place Planning.
• A strong commitment to stakeholder engagement, a community-led approach, innovation and diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, manage change and lead people.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and an awareness of yourself as a leader.
• Relevant tertiary qualification/s (urban planning, project management, recreation planning, economic development or similar).

The benefits of working for us

• salary range of $149,170 - $164,537 (pro rata)
• vehicle allowance (pro rata)
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Ongoing training & development
• Full access to our health & wellness program
• Free use of our gyms & aquatic facilities
• Salary-sacrifice options
• Incredibly supportive work-life balance (flexible working arrangements, purchasable leave etc).
• Easy access to public transport and our famous Albany Hwy café strip

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Does this sound like you?

For further information on this position and how to apply please visit our website –

All applications must address the bolded selection criteria in the position description. This should be included in your cover letter and accompanied by your CV.

The Town of Victoria Park is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal, live with a disability, CaLD or LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 4pm Monday 1 December 2025