Elizabeth Quay Precinct Manager

• $139,978 to $148,325 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• Perth CBD location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

Under broad direction, the Elizabeth Quay Precinct Manager is responsible for the strategic, commercial and operational management of the Elizabeth Quay precinct, ensuring it remains a safe, vibrant, sustainable and commercially successful destination.

Acting as the central point of responsibility for precinct outcomes, you will coordinate services and priorities across multiple City Alliances while building strong relationships with government agencies, tenants, businesses, community groups and other key stakeholders.

Reporting to the Head of Property Management within our Properties unit, your responsibilities will primarily include:

• Developing and delivering the Elizabeth Quay precinct strategy, annual maintenance plan, service standards and performance measures;
• Overseeing precinct operations, asset management, capital works coordination, presentation, safety and amenity;
• Managing commercial property matters, including leases, licences, rent reviews, easements and other land dealings;
• Identifying opportunities to enhance the precinct’s commercial performance, sustainability, customer experience and long-term value; and
• Building productive relationships with tenants, private landowners, government agencies, service providers and other precinct stakeholders.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in commercial property, precinct, place or asset management;
• Extensive experience managing precincts, places, property or multi-service environments, supported by strong commercial awareness;
• Demonstrated experience coordinating outcomes across multiple internal and external service providers;
• Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation and report-writing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across the community, public and private sectors; and
• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect, which allow us to come together to support and serve our community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia, such as a birth certificate, current passport or current visa;
• A current ‘C’ class Australian driver’s licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance dated within the past three months.

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit your current resume, a tailored cover letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role, and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on 23 September 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date.

Please note that the advertisement may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples—abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.

For further information please contact John Fish, Alliance Manager Properties, 08 9461 3402 or e-mail: john.fish@cityofperth.wa.gov.au.
Attachments:
- Application Pack - Elizabeth Quay Precinct Manager.pdf
- Collection Notice.pdf