We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the position of General Manager, Engagement & Activation. This executive leadership role reports to the CEO and leads a team that is pivotal in cultivating strategic partnerships and spearheading the development and delivery of events; customer service; communications and marketing; business development; and international relations functions. For someone who is highly experienced and accomplished across such a portfolio, appointment to this position could well be the most exciting and rewarding role of your career.
As General Manager of Engagement & Activation, you will lead collaboration with stakeholders to curate and execute programs that captivate the City’s audiences, community and visitors with an “always-on” focus that supports growth in visitation, economic spend and the overall vitality of Western Australia’s capital city.
Intending applicants are likely to have already held an executive or management role responsible for partnership-building; creating event programs; attracting sponsorship; creating activations; public relations; marketing and communications; and stakeholder development. You should bring a sound understanding of market trends and the ability to use this knowledge strategically to inform City decision making.
Your leadership and people management capabilities must be outstanding, with the ability to influence culture to drive performance and results. Business planning, budgeting, the ability to analyse and conceptualise, and highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential. We envisage someone with great judgement and initiative who can strengthen organisational systems, processes and outcomes. Importantly you also thrive on establishing and cultivating strong networks and partnerships with stakeholders and professional colleagues to achieve strategic outcomes.
We encourage applications from professionals with demonstrated experience and skills in the above. Our expectation is that you will also possess appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to the requirements of this role.
It is important that you request a copy of the Application Pack which is available by emailing [email protected] Initial telephone enquiries are welcome and should be made to Geoff Blades, Partner at Lester Blades Executive Search & Board Advisory on (08) 9221 0744.
Confidential applications should be forwarded by email to [email protected] quoting our reference: LB303122. The closing date for applications is Friday, 4 July 2025 at 4.00PM WST.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
For further information please contact Geoff Blades, Partner at Lester Blades Executive Search & Board Advisory, (08) 9221 0744..
