Position No:
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Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Newly Created Position
Permanent - Full Time
Level 7 | *Salary: ($112,068-$119,079), plus superannuation
Vacancy ********
The opportunity
This newly created role has been established to support the City's growing focus on community infrastructure planning providing an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of community facilities across Mandurah.
We are in the market for an experienced and qualified professional; Community Facility Specialist.
You are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge.
In this role, you will lead evidence-based planning that shapes the future of sport, recreation and community infrastructure across the City.
Working across strategy and delivery, you will translate long-term planning into practical, actionable outcomes that support capital investment, sustainable facility design, and community wellbeing.
This is a unique chance to influence how community infrastructure evolves, ensuring facilities are accessible, fit-for-purpose, and responsive to both current and future community needs.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A tertiary qualification in urban planning, communityinfrastructure planning, recreation planning, projectmanagement or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience (minimum 5 years) in facilityplanning within local government or a similar environment.
Experience in needs assessment, feasibility studies, and capital works planning.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical and researchskills.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports for executive and Council audiences.
Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
Closing date
Applications for this position are open
until asuitable pool of candidates is received
.
This means the vacancy may close without notice.
If you are interested in this position,



we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style.
If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
Additional information
All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit-based principles.
Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and license, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement .
*The salary for this role commences at step 1, withpotential for movement within the range based on demonstratedskills and experience.
Incremental progression typically occursat the conclusion of each 12-month period, in accordance withthe Industrial Agreement.
As part of our recruitment process, you will berequired to complete a drug and alcohol test.
This recruitment process may also be used to identifycandidates for similar permanent or fixed-term opportunitiesthat arise within the City over the next 12 months — offeringyou the chance to be considered for future roles that alignwith your skills and aspirations.
Applicants must have theright to work in Australia.
To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondaryemployment to help us manage potential conflicts of interestappropriately.
To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah pleasevisit our Careers and Employment page.
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief ExecutiveOfficer
Attachments:
Community Facility Specialist - Position Description.pdf
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📌 Community Facility Specialist (Mandurah)
🏢 City of Mandurah
📍 Mandurah