Cockburn is one of the major Coastal Cities found in the state of Western Australia. Situated just 22km south of Perth, this coastal City is renowned for its historical and tourism features along with its agriculture and ship building industries. Boasting some of Western Australia’s best inland lakes, major tourism attractions and leisure activities, Cockburn also has a chain of five lakes running north to south through the heart of the City and sixteen Aboriginal campsites. Cockburn is very much a developing City, with a good mix of residential and rural areas, and is at an exciting stage of its growth. With about 27,000 residential places and over 2,000 businesses, it still has the capacity for another 15,000 residential areas and the city centres and facilities that come with such residential growth to meet the community’s needs and expectations.

Reporting to the Director - Engineering & Works, this role offers the ability to influence the strategic management and growth of this diverse community, by supporting sustainable initiatives and projects in the natural and built environments. With the goal of making Cockburn the ‘Most Attractive Place to Live, Work and Visit’ this integral role will have the opportunity to lead a diverse and talented group of professionals and to make a real difference to the future development of the City. Interested candidates will possess excellent technical skills, the ability to lead by example, show initiative and be innovative and inspirational. Additional skills required include sound problem solving, research and analysis capacity, highly developed oral and written literacy and numeracy skills, and knowledge of financial management practices. A tertiary qualification in Business Management - Horticultural, Landscape Architecture or equivalent are essential in this role.

A performance bonus, motor vehicle, generous superannuation, professional development opportunities and subsidised gym membership are only some of the generous employment conditions available to the successful candidates for these roles.

For further information, or to receive an Application Kit for either vacancy, please apply online at www.beilby.com.au quoting the relevant reference and upload a comprehensive CV and covering letter addressing the selection criteria. Should you require any additional assistance in making your application, please contact Chris Lequaietermaine on (08) 9323 8888. Ref: WAU15056

Close date for applications is 4:00pm (WST) Monday 15th March 2010.