Place Officer

This position is focused on enhancing Subiaco as a place for our community – a place that is welcoming, attractive, full of life and is authentically Subiaco. The role provides an engaging, and fast paced environment where you will collaborate across the organisation, gaining knowledge of processes across a variety of local government areas.

This role will best suit a generalist who can apply exceptional communication, organisational, and report development skills to a variety of applications, from managing construction and event contractors, to identifying and advancing opportunities to create vibrancy in Subiaco.

The role requires a person who is detail-oriented and wants to get things done, and who is adaptable and energised by creative problem solving. The successful applicant will be experienced in high quality and timely delivery of projects with the ability to influence change and foster collaboration. Additionally, they will demonstrate the City’s values of Supportive, United, Bold, and Impactful.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Support the Senior Place Officer in the delivery of a range of public realm upgrades, from small laneways to larger pedestrianised spaces and streets. This will include:
  • Detailed record keeping,
  • Proactive communication and relationship building with internal and external project stakeholders,
  • Supporting delivery of both broad and targeted community engagement programs, and
  • Preparing reports for the City’s leadership team, and for Council.
• Audit existing streetscapes to identify opportunities to enhance Subiaco’s character and vibrancy.
• Promote a Place-led approach to project management by advocating for Place philosophy and leading by example.
• Foster cross-team collaboration across the organisation through proactive communication and relationship building.
• Foster relationships with community groups and businesses to enable public activations and entertainment.
• Contribute to the city’s Economic Development and Place team’s planning, processes and innovation.
• Other duties as required.

Essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in a related field or equivalent experience in either Project Management, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Community Development, or related discipline.
• An understanding of strategies to enhance public spaces as well as an understanding of the current economic, planning and design challenges facing inner city town centres.
• Passionate about the future of cities, town centres, retail, communities, destinations, and places.
• Experience in building partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate a high capacity for decision-making skills, initiative, creative approaches to problem solving, and working collaboratively.

Salary package:

From $84,635 to $91,728 per annum pro rata, plus 11.5% employer superannuation and additional co-contribution to your superannuation.

Working for the City of Subiaco:

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and offer great benefits to help you achieve a positive work-life balance, including (but not limited to):

• Up to 5 weeks' annual leave plus the option to accrue time in lieu.
• Sustainable travel allowance/parking permit.
• Free membership to Lords Recreation centre.
• Superannuation co-contributions.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Novated lease and salary packaging options.

Application process:

To apply for this position, please click Apply or alternatively Apply with Seek to submit your application. You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter to support your application. If you would like to receive a full PDF copy of the position description, please send your request to ***********@subiaco.wa.gov.au, referencing this position title.

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria. You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skillset.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The closing date for applications is 16 May 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you submit an application as soon as you are able to.