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Randwick City Council Administration Building, 30 Frances Street, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia

Posted Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 2:00 pm | Expires Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 1:59 pm

Public Sector People on behalf of Randwick City Council are proud to partner with Randwick City Council to recruit a strategic and innovative Head Vibrancy and Place. This exciting leadership role sits within Council’s Community & Culture directorate and plays a key role in delivering the long-term Economic Development Strategy.

Lead transformative placemaking and economic development initiatives that bring Randwick’s centres, communities and visitor economy to life.

About the Role

- Leading the delivery of Council’s Economic Development Strategy through operational planning, budgeting and strategic implementation
- Delivering placemaking initiatives, activations, business engagement programmes and partnerships that support vibrant centres and a thriving night-time economy
- Leading and mentoring a high-performing team focused on economic development and community engagement
- Building strong relationships with businesses, industry stakeholders and government agencies to support economic growth and collaboration
- Managing grant opportunities, project budgets and strategic reporting to support successful program delivery

What You’ll Bring

- Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in placemaking, events, economic development, marketing or a related field




- Strong experience delivering placemaking, activation or economic development initiatives within complex stakeholder environments
- A confident and articulate leader who can bring businesses, stakeholders and the community together around a shared vision
- Proven leadership capability with experience developing and motivating multidisciplinary teams
- Strong strategic thinking, project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes
- Understanding of the 24-hour economy, tourism and place-based activation within a local government environment will be highly regarded

Why Randwick City Council?

- Opportunity to shape the future vibrancy and economic success of one of Sydney’s most dynamic coastal councils
- Lead meaningful placemaking and activation projects that create lasting community impact
- Work within a cooperative and forward-thinking leadership environment
- Access professional development, mentoring and leadership opportunities

Employment in this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check with a result of no relevant adverse findings and a current Working with Childrens Check.

Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

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📌 Head Vibrancy and Place (City of Randwick)
🏢 Randwick City Council
📍 City of Randwick