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Manager Governance and Strategy

City of Subiaco -
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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$175,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Budgeting
Financial management
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Posted: 03/07/2026

Closing Date: 03/08/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Subiaco, WA

Job Category: Government, Defence & Emergency

The City of Subiaco is in a period of growth, with new residential developments, refreshed main streets and public spaces, and an expanding mix of retail, dining, culture and recreation. We are working closely with the community, businesses, and partners to guide this change while maintaining Subiaco's heritage, character and identity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a city with a strong sense of place and vision for the future.

Job Description

An exciting permanent full-time opportunity is available within our Governance Services team for a Manager Governance and Strategy. This role provides strategic leadership across governance, strategic planning, risk, procurement and council support services, ensuring strong corporate foundations support organisational performance and sustainable community outcomes. You will lead high-performing teams, foster strong stakeholder relationships, and champion continuous improvement and effective resource management.

The key responsibilities of this role:

Contributing to the strategic direction and transformation of the branch and the city, driving continuous improvement and organisational change.
Supporting the Director in the delivery of organisational objectives through strategic leadership, innovation and effective change management.
Providing high-level strategic advice to the Director and Chief Executive Officer, ensuring services are responsive to community needs and aligned with strategic priorities.
Leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of services across governance, strategy, risk management, compliance, procurement and council support functions, with a strong focus on transformation and service improvement.
Driving performance monitoring and continuous improvement to ensure alignment with Council and organisational objectives.
Leading and developing a high-performing team culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, innovation and change.
Overseeing budgets, resources and projects, ensuring sound financial management and the successful delivery of change initiatives.
Developing and implementing policies, strategies and frameworks that strengthen governance, compliance and organisational capability.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.
Championing innovation and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery and organisational effectiveness.
Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across government, community and internal stakeholders to support strategic and transformation outcomes.
Representing the City and fostering partnerships that enable strategic change and improved community outcomes.

Essential Criteria To be successful you will have:

Demonstrated knowledge of governance, strategy, risk and compliance frameworks.
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate objectives into practical outcomes.
Proven experience in leading, managing and evaluating complex programs and services.
Demonstrated leadership capability, including building and developing high-performing teams.
Experience in leading change and driving continuous improvement.
Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
Strong financial and resource management skills, including budgeting experience.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive senior management experience.
Experience in local government or a similar complex public sector environment is highly desirable.

Salary Package

Circa $175,000 per annum, excluding 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):

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.

See what other benefits the City can offer you here: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/your-council/who-we-are-en/working-here/benefits

To receive a full copy of the position description for this position, please email [email protected], referencing this position title

Enquiries about this role can be made to Elizabeth Connolly- Director Corporate Services at [email protected] or 08 9237 9283

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.

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.

Closing date: Monday 03 August. The City of Subiaco reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early; therefore, if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

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