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Planning & Development | Level 9 | Full Time

Help shape the future of one of Western Australia's most exciting urban transformation programs.

At the City of Stirling, we're committed to creating a sustainable city with a local focus. As the largest local government in WA, serving more than 243,000 residents, we deliver over 200 services that contribute to the health, wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community.

Job Description

At the City of Stirling, we're creating places where people want to live, work, invest and connect. We're looking for an experienced and strategic leader to coordinate the delivery of major precinct initiatives that will shape the future of our City for generations to come.

As Coordinator City Precincts, you will lead the planning, coordination and implementation of transformational place-based projects, bringing together government agencies, industry partners, investors and community stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering the City's vision for vibrant, connected and investment-ready destinations, with an initial focus on progressing catalyst projects within Stirling City Centre.

What you'll be responsible for

• Leading strategic precinct planning, renewal and transformation initiatives across the City.
• Driving the delivery of key catalyst projects from concept through to implementation.
• Coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, agencies and delivery partners.
• Identifying and facilitating investment, funding and partnership opportunities.
• Building productive relationships with developers, investors, government representatives and community stakeholders.
• Providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leaders, the Executive Team and Council.
• Influencing and coordinating outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.

Position Description

Qualifications

About you

You're a forward-thinking leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys turning ambitious visions into tangible outcomes.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading complex urban development, precinct renewal, property development or city-shaping projects.
• Strong knowledge of planning, development and place-making principles.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining influential stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and engagement skills.
• Commercial acumen and a strong understanding of investment attraction and partnership opportunities.
• The ability to navigate complexity, influence outcomes and drive projects to completion.
• Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning, Property Development, Project Management, Urban Design or a related discipline.

Additional Information

Why join us?

The City of Stirling is the largest local government by population in Western Australia, delivering more than 200 services to a diverse and growing community.

When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that genuinely shape the future of our City while enjoying:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Additional leave options
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture
• Meaningful work that creates lasting community impact

If you're motivated by complex challenges, inspired by transformational projects and passionate about shaping great places, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close: 20 October 2026 11.59pm

For further information, please contact: Amanda Sheers 08 9205 8740

Apply now and help create the future of the City of Stirling.

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.