At the City of Stirling, we're proud to be WA's largest local government, serving over
243,000 residents
with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of
1,500 employees
, we're committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words, they're how we work.
Job Description
Why You'll Love This Role
Are you an experienced planning leader ready to shape the future of a thriving and diverse community?
As our
Planning Services Manager
, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team across Planning Services, Planning Administration and the City's Design Review Panel, ensuring the delivery of efficient, customer-focused and high-quality planning services.
This is a unique opportunity to influence significant planning outcomes, provide expert advice to Council and Executive Leadership, represent the City on complex development matters, and drive service improvement initiatives that support growth across one of Western Australia's largest local governments.
You'll play a key leadership role in developing future leaders, managing operational performance and fostering strong relationships with Councillors, State agencies, developers, community stakeholders and industry representatives.
The Planning Services Manager role is responsible for providing strong leadership a multi-faceted team, including, Planning Services, Planning Administration, and the City's Design Review Panel.The Planning Services Manager will ensure the City has an effective, efficient and prompt planning service.
What You'll Be Doing




Lead and manage planning teams.
Coaching, mentoring and developing staff and emerging leaders
Providing expert advice to Council, Executive, stakeholders and working groups
Manage operational performance, budgets and resources and undertake service planning
Drive service improvement and business transformation initiatives
Representation of the City at Development Assessment Panel Meetings and Significant Development Pathway matters
*please note this role is internally known as Service Lead Planning Services
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a planning leader with strong leadership capability who enjoys developing people, navigating complex planning matters and delivering exceptional outcomes for the community.
You'll ideally bring:
Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning (Essential)
Extensive statutory planning leadership experience
Strong knowledge of WA planning systems
Local government legislation and process expertise
Proven people leadership and coaching capability
Experience managing operational performance and budgets
Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Additional Information
Why You'll Love Working Here
Work Your Way




Adaptable working arrangements, free parking and access to an on-site canteen.
Rewarding You
Up to 24% superannuation with matching contributions, purchased leave and novated leasing options.
Grow With Us
Leadership development programs, career pathways and ongoing learning opportunities.
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're ready to lead with purpose, influence the future of planning in one of Western Australia's most dynamic local government areas and develop a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help create high-quality development outcomes that support a sustainable, vibrant and connected community while advancing your leadership career in an organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and professional growth.
Additional Information
Questions? Reach out to the Hiring Manager James Fletcher on
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Applications close: Monday 28 September **** at 6:00pm
Interviews for this position will commence from the week of the 5th of October
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.
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