Community Facilities Advisor

City of Gosnells; City Of Gosnells; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous super

Five weeks leave

Free onsite parking

Wellness program

Leisure World discount

Health fund discount

On-site gym access

Job summary

City of Gosnells is seeking a Community Facilities Advisor to plan and deliver facilities that meet current and future community needs. You will work across the organisation with external partners to provide strategic advice, lead engagement activities, and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects.

The role requires experience in strategic planning and community engagement, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to drive business cases and funding strategies in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning and community engagement
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently or in a team

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and research to inform future community facility needs
• Prepare needs analyses, frameworks and business cases for new projects
• Engage with community groups and stakeholders to understand facility requirements
• Coordinate and deliver community consultation processes and public engagement
• Provide advice on design, funding and stakeholder engagement for projects
• Develop partnerships and identify funding opportunities to support delivery

Skills

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Project development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Planning or related field

Job description

• Generous superannuation (up to 17%, conditions apply)
• Five weeks annual leave
• Free parking onsite with electric vehicle charging facilities available
• Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks, flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness and wellness sessions)
• Discounted membership to our fitness and aquatic facility in Thornlie (Leisure World)
• Access to health fund corporate discount
• Access to on-site gym facility (at the Civic Centre)
• Salary range: $116,991 to $123,985 per annum plus super

• Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Nine-day fortnight option
• Generous superannuation (up to 17%, conditions apply)
• Five weeks annual leave
• Free parking onsite with electric vehicle charging facilities available
• Health and Wellness program (including free annual skin checks, flu vaccinations, biennial health assessments, seasonal fitness and wellness sessions)
• Discounted membership to our fitness and aquatic facility in Thornlie (Leisure World)
• Access to health fund corporate discount
• Access to on-site gym facility (at the Civic Centre)
• Salary range: $116,991 to $123,985 per annum plus super

About The City

The City serves a diverse community of approximately 145,000 residents. The City is a large local government in Western Australia with a reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence. City employees enjoy a work environment that encourages professional development and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

About This Position

As a Community Facilities Advisor at the City of Gosnells, you will play a key role in planning and delivering facilities that meet the current and future needs of our community. Working across the organisation and with external stakeholders, you will provide strategic advice, lead engagement activities and contribute to the delivery of impactful community infrastructure projects.

What You Will Do

• Leading strategic planning and research to inform future community facility needs
• Preparing needs analyses, frameworks and business cases for new projects
• Engaging with community groups, service providers and stakeholders to understand and respond to facility requirements
• Coordinating and delivering community consultation processes, including workshops and public engagement activities
• Supporting the delivery of community infrastructure projects, including providing advice on design, funding and stakeholder engagement
• Developing partnerships and identifying funding opportunities to support project delivery

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, community engagement and project development
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes
• A proactive, collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Essential Requirements

• Current Driver's Licence.
• Current Police Clearance (less than three months old) Please note: This is not essential to apply for the role but will be required prior to appointment
• Tertiary qualification in Planning, Community Development or a related field, and/or substantial relevant experience in a similar role

In return we can offer you

• A competitive salary and additional superannuation contributions
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• A supportive and forward-thinking work environment where your contributions shape the community's future

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday 22 October 2026.

Human Resources can be contacted on 9397 3362 for any questions.

The City of Gosnells embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people and people with disability.