Working with Us

We are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce which values, respects and thrives on diversity.

Our people hold a wealth of experience and ideas that contribute to the successful operation of the organisation. We also aim to continuously improve, as we look for ways to improve the experience our ratepayers and residents have when they live, work and play in Kalamunda.

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How to Apply & the Recruitment Process

Prepare your application

For your application to be shortlisted, it must demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for the position.

Read the Advertisement and the Position Description. The Position Description is available on our website under the job listing in Career Opportunities.
Create your Covering Letter (max. 2 pages); include response to the Selection Criteria (if required, see advertisement); and
Update your Curriculum Vitae (Resume), ensure it includes:

Full name
Daytime contact number
Email address
Home address
Work history (most recent first)
Education and training history
Contact details for at least two referees that can comment on your recent work history from a supervisory capacity.

Submit your application

Submit your application through SEEK as soon as possible as the advertisement may close early if there is a large pool of suitable applicants. Late applications may not be accepted.
Please ensure you combine documents so that there is a maximum of two attachments only.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please call the People Services representative, details included in the advertisement.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview:

Prepare for the interview

Read the Position Description again and prepare your responses to the criteria. This is available on our website under the job listing in Career Opportunities.
Research the City of Kalamunda by reviewing details on our website.
Write down any questions you would like to ask regarding the role or conditions of employment.

Attending the Interview

Bring along any supporting documents, if required.
Arrive 15 minutes early to read through the interview questions and prepare your responses.
The recruitment panel consists of at least two members. Interviews follow a set format to ensure equity and fairness to each applicant.
Interviews range from 30 minutes to 1 hour in duration depending on the role.

Further Assessment

After the interview, People Services may contact your referees to conduct a Reference Check
For some roles a medical and/or drug & alcohol screen maybe undertaken
For some senior or specialty roles further selection testing may be undertaken such as skills assessment tests, emotional intelligence tests and/or cognitive ability tests.
For some roles a police check and/or Working with Children Check will be required.
All successful candidates will need to provide 100 points of ID and proof of their working rights in Australia.

Outcome

The successful candidate will be verbally offered the position, on acceptance they are given a written Offer of Employment.
Once they accept, the other interviewed candidates will be advised by phone call and all other candidates will be advised by email.

If you have any questions during the process, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9999 during business hours.

We're always looking for people to employ from a range of different backgrounds, skills and experience who are passionate about their work and want to become part of Team Kalamunda. If this sounds like you, have a look at our current employment opportunities below.

Vacancies

We reserve the right to withdraw advertisement of opportunities listed prior to the closing date and to commence recruitment immediately. Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted/assessed. Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Manager Place and Community Experience

Closing Date: Tuesday, 09 December 2025
Position Type: 5 years Fixed-Term, full-time
Salary: $155,000 - $170,000 per annum + superannuation

The City of Kalamunda is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to shape the future of our community experience and placemaking agenda. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence how people connect with places, culture, events, and experiences across one of Western Australia’s most diverse and unique local government areas.

About this Opportunity

As the Manager Place & Community Experience, you will champion a whole-of-City placemaking approach that unlocks local strengths, builds community pride, and drives economic vibrancy. You will oversee the Community & Place and Economic & Experience portfolio areas, leading a multidisciplinary team that delivers:

Placemaking, activation, and local vibrancy initiatives
Arts, culture, events, tourism, and economic development programs
Reconciliation, social inclusion, and public health and wellbeing outcomes
Community engagement, partnerships, storytelling, and experience design
Support for the Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre, Zig Zag Gallery, History Village, Visitor Centre, and events programming

You will bring together data, local insight, and lived experience to shape strategic direction, influence City strategies and projects, and ensure every place is connected, welcoming, and meaningful.

Please refer to the Key Result Areas in the Position Description for further duties.

About You

You are a passionate, proactive, and community minded leader who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and making things happen.

You will have:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Community Development, Marketing, Business, Tourism, Place / Place Management or a related field.
Extensive experience in a similar leadership or management role in placemaking, community development, culture, tourism, events, or a related area.
A passion for creating vibrant, welcoming places through a collaborative, proactive, and solutions focused mindset.

Selection Criteria

Extensive experience in a similar leadership or management role.
A passion for creating vibrant, welcoming places through a collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans, including the setting and monitoring of goals and managing budgets
Demonstrated experience in working with, and leveraging community assets including people as well as the natural and built environment
Experience in advocating for community driven outcomes within and outside of the organisation to increase understanding and to gain support and resources.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships with diverse community groups, government and businesses
Demonstrated experience in leading organisational change, managing resistance and imbedding sustainable improvements.
Strong project management skills.
Strong research and analytical skills.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight with potential for a flexible work arrangement option such as flexitime, a 9-day fortnight or 19-day month is available. On occasion you may be required to work outside of normal business hours.

Location

This position is located at the City of Kalamunda Admin Building, with travel required to venues within the City of Kalamunda.

About the Benefits

An attractive 5-year fixed term full-time contract with total remuneration ranging from $155,000 - $170,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation, will be negotiated individually with the successful applicant. The following benefits are also available:

Membership to the Local Government Professionals WA
Membership to an institute or association relevant to the job role
Flexible work arrangements including working from home and flexible hours
Generous super co-contribution scheme
Provision of a mobile phone or taxable mobile allowance
Laptop
Annual salary reviews
Five weeks annual leave
On site free parking
Novated vehicle lease options
Corporate Health Membership discounts
Access to training, seminars and conferences.

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