City of Kwinana

Director City Development and Sustainability

Join a dynamic and award-winning team!

Are you ready to lead with innovation and inspiration and drive sustainable growth, champion environmental stewardship, and shape the future of a thriving community? The City of Kwinana, located just 35 km south of Perth, is seeking an exceptional leader to step into the pivotal role of Director City Development and Sustainability.

Why Join the City of Kwinana?

• Top-tier Workplace Culture: Our recent staff engagement survey places us in line with the top 10% of local governments across Australia and New Zealand.
• Award-winning Initiatives: Be part of a team celebrated for its innovative community and sustainability projects.
• Innovative and Fun Environment: We foster a workplace where innovation and having fun are encouraged.

The Role
As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you’ll report directly to the CEO and oversee critical functions, including Planning, Building Services, Environmental Health, Rangers and Emergency Management, Waste Management and Sustainability.

Your leadership will:

• Define and implement strategic goals to drive urban growth and environmental sustainability.
• Lead the development of climate resilience initiatives and integrate sustainable practices across the City’s operations.
• Champion biodiversity, renewable energy, and waste reduction to enhance community wellbeing.
• Foster strong partnerships with residents, government agencies, industry, and non-government organizations.
• Ensure regulatory excellence and alignment with the City’s long-term Strategic Community Plan.

What You Bring
We’re looking for a proven leader with:

• A tertiary qualification in urban planning, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field.
•  Substantial experience managing multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments.
• A track record of success in strategic planning, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• A passion for building inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and community-focused cities.

What’s On Offer

• A contract of up to 5 years with a competitive remuneration package, circa $200,000, plus 12.5% superannuation, motor vehicle allowance, and other benefits.
• An opportunity to lead transformative projects and leave a lasting impact on one of Perth’s most unique communities.

How to Apply
Apply online at www.kwinana.wa.gov.au. For further inquiries, please contact Wayne Jack, CEO on 0428 208 709.

Applications close at 5:00 PM on Friday 17 January 2025. (Please note: the City is closed for the Christmas period from 24 December 2024 to 2 January 2025).
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The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer-centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.

Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo psychometric testing and a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.