City of Canning

Manager Strategy & Organisational Excellence

Manager Strategy & Organisational Excellence

 The City of Canning is on the hunt for a strategic thinker with an eye for improvement opportunities and a passion for creating a welcoming and thriving community to join our team.

Canning is situated on the beautiful Djarlgarro Beelier (Canning River) and, as a riverine City, this adds an extra element of urban environment that we respectfully care for, but what an opportunity it represents!   We are looking to create a welcoming and thriving City that is a great place to live, to work and to play!  

The City of Canning is fast building a reputation as an inner-City district that delivers great outcomes for its community.  We are looking for someone who can challenge us and to make us better!  Are you up to the challenge?

About the role and your team

• Reporting to the and working with your team you will play a pivotal role in listening to Council, the community and stakeholders to clearly articulate what successful strategy execution looks like.
• You apply your communication and influencing skills to translate strategy into actions and results.
• Your team engages across the organisation to facilitate service reviews which ensure the organisation is set for success and is clear on what success means.

 About you

To succeed in this role, you will;

• Leverage your strategic thinking skills and connections beyond the organisation to reimagine the future.
• Ask insightful, open, solution focussed questions to identify opportunities for improvement and clear barriers to outcomes.
• Be a leader of people and your personal values align with the values of the City – Respect, Working Together and Inclusive.
• Have a track record of influencing across the business.
• You will say what you mean and do what you say!

The “X factor” for success in this role are that you see opportunity when others see barriers; you see the big picture and inspire others to question what doesn’t make sense.

For a detailed overview of position responsibilities please refer to the Position Description attached to this vacancy.

Snapshot of the role

A typical month will see you:

• Brief the Executive Team on progress toward strategy delivery, opportunities identified for improvement and progress on a service review.
• Celebrated successful achievement of a milestone with colleagues.
• Undertake analysis which leads to an insightful conversation with organisational leaders.
• Meet with stakeholders from government to discuss an advocacy matter important to the Canning community.
• Provide leadership, guidance and development to your team members and celebrated their successes.
• Meet with your colleague Managers to share information, solve problems and share your perspective.

The details

This position is offered as below:

• Full time, 5-year maximum term basis.
• Remuneration package negotiated with the successful candidate (including cash base, superannuation and provision for a motor vehicle).
• 19-day month working arrangement.
• Superannuation matching available.
• Free gym membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).
• Access to the “Thriving at Canning” Wellbeing program and active Social Club.

 Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

 Want to know more?

For more information on the role, please contact Shane Aden, Coordinator Talent on 0481 484 452 for a confidential discussion.

What are you waiting for?  Apply today!

Canning welcomes you to apply.  To be considered for this opportunity visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select this vacancy and submit a cover letter (cover letter to be no more than two pages) addressing what you will need to succeed in the role along with your resume.  Apply now, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Applications are open until 5pm, Friday 28 March 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.