City of Kalamunda

As the year draws to a close, we are thrilled to celebrate two incredible initiatives that highlight our commitment to both environmental conservation and cultural enrichment: 🌿 Boost for Our Waterways: The City welcomes the State Government’s dedication to the Swan Canning Riverpark, with $27,380 in funding granted to local Friends groups through the Community Rivercare Program. These funds will support vital restoration projects, safeguarding our iconic waterways for generations to come. Thank you to our Friends Groups for their ongoing support and commitment to our natural environment. 🎨 Sculptures come to the Scarp: The December Ordinary Council Meeting closed out with a bang, with the City supporting the concept of the Perth Observatory Sculpture Park and a biennial sculpture event. This visionary project paves the way for a unique cultural experience, blending art, science, and community in the stunning Perth Hills. What a fantastic way to wrap up the year, with some quick wins for tourism and sustainability in the City of Kalamunda! #CityofKalamunda #Tourism #Sustainability #PublicArt #EndofYearFeels

There’s no better way to kick off summer and celebrate the end of the school year than at our annual School’s Out Pool Party at Kalamunda Water Park! Organised by our amazing youth team, this much-loved event is filled with fun activities and live entertainment featuring talented young local artists. Even our CEO, Anthony Vuleta, couldn’t resist joining the fun – making a splash thanks to the Youth Advisory Kalamunda (YAK) team! 💦 #CommunityCelebration #YouthEvents #SummerFun #SchoolsOut #PoolParty Luke Ellis Sam Cranswick Ruth Chodorowski

The City of Kalamunda was recognised as one of the leaders in Access and Inclusion at the Most Accessible Communities Awards WA (MACWA) which was announced last Thursday 5 December. The City won the Public Open Space section for Stirk Park and the All-Abilities Playground at Magnolia and was the overall runner up Most Accessible Community in WA. The upgrades to Stirk Park and Magnolia Way Reserve represent the City of Kalamunda's commitment to creating inclusive, accessible, and engaging community spaces. Through active community consultation and collaboration with advisory groups, these parks embody a vision where all residents can come together to play, explore, and connect. This process not only ensures that the facilities meet the diverse needs of the community but also fosters a sense of ownership and pride among residents. These parks serve as vital community hubs, promoting social cohesion, encouraging physical activity, and enhancing overall well-being for everyone, regardless of their abilities.

🌟 What a fantastic day to say THANK YOU! 🌟 Today, we celebrated Thank a Volunteer Day with a lovely lunch at Lesmurdie Hall, honouring the incredible people who make our community shine. 💕 A big shout-out to Wayne Garwood and Pam Edwards, who’ve been the heart of the Kalamunda Show for nearly 40 years! As President and Secretary, they’ve "gone the extra mile" to keep this much-loved event thriving. True blue legends! ✨ To all our volunteers, your hard work and generosity make our City the amazing place it is. Thanks for always "giving it a go" and making a difference! 💪 #ThankYouVolunteers #CommunitySpirit #Kalamunda Anthony Vuleta gary ticehurst Nathan Ritchie Sinead McGuire @LukeEllis

📣 Calling all recent graduates - Are you our next Research Officer? If you've graduated in fields including data science, economics, demography, economics, urban and regional planning, public policy, political science, law or a related field, this is your opportunity. 📝This position will execute research and analysis, interpret and communicate findings that provide additional evidence and value to the City’s strategic projects, policy development and service programs. You'll also be working closely with various teams within the Development Services Directorate. 👏Some of the perks? Salary $82,739 - $96,238 per annum plus superannuation. 22 days annual leave, flexible work arrangements such as a 9-day fortnight, 19-day month, flexitime and working from home. Applications close 5pm, Sunday 15 December 2024. 👉Find out more and apply here: https://vist.ly/3mnkvy6 . Anthony Vuleta @LukeEllis gary ticehurst Nathan Ritchie Sinead McGuire

🚪 Open the door to a new opportunity! 🏢 We’re looking for a Customer Relations Officer to join our team – someone who’s ready to build strong connections, lay the foundation for great service, and raise the roof on quality customer care for all building services matters✨ As the first point of contact for all things building services, you’ll be the friendly face (or voice) providing accurate advice, navigating enquiries, and supporting our Building Services team. Why you'll nail this role: 🔹 You have a knack for admin and love keeping things organised. 🔹 You're a people person who thrives on building strong relationships. 🔹 You know your way around Local Government processes and can provide advice aligned with policies and legislation. 🔹 You’re a time-management pro who excels at multi-tasking 🔹 Bonus points if you’re familiar with SynergySoft or approval services – but if not, we’re happy to help you learn the ropes! Applications close 5pm, Sunday 8 December 2024 – so don’t miss your window of opportunity! For a full rundown of the role, check out the Position Description or contact our People Services team at 08 9257 9856. Let’s build something great together! 🏡 #CustomerRelations #LocalGovernmentJobs #JoinOurTeam #KalamundaJobs Anthony Vuleta Nathan Ritchie Sinead McGuire gary ticehurst Alison Egan

🌊 Leadership with a Splash! 🌊 Effective leadership often means stepping out of your comfort zone—whether it’s diving into new initiatives or embracing the excitement of our iconic water slides! CEO Anthony Vuleta and Mayor Margaret Thomas led by example, making a splash ahead of the slides opening. 💦 The countdown is on! Our water slides officially open this Saturday, 23 November. Join the fun as we celebrate 60 incredible years of Kalamunda Water Park! Ready to make waves? 🌟 See you there! 🎉 gary ticehurst Nathan Ritchie Sinead McGuire @LukeEllis – Whose next?

🏆Award winning destination: Perth Hills The Perth Hills Tourism Alliance has achieved remarkable success, winning Gold at the prestigious 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards. Announced at a gala event held at Crown Perth, this award celebrates the Alliance’s outstanding achievements in promoting the Perth Hills as a premier destination for both local and international visitors. The Perth Hills Tourism Alliance is a collaborative effort between five local governments: the City of Kalamunda, City of Armadale, Shire of Mundaring, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, and City of Swan (Gidgegannup). Working in close partnership with local businesses, and regional and state tourism bodies, the Alliance has successfully driven brand awareness and increased visitation to the Perth Hills region. The Alliance has achieved significant milestones under the Experience Perth Hills brand, establishing the Perth Hills as a leading destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and food and wine enthusiasts. This brand has successfully promoted the region’s scenic trails, seasonal waterfalls, award-winning wineries, and popular dining experiences. The Perth Hills Tourism Alliance’s Gold award win is a testament to the passion, innovation, and collaboration that have transformed the Perth Hills into a destination of choice.

👀 Are you our next Communications Officer? If you like working collaboratively, love building relationships with media outlets, community and government agencies, plus digital savvy - then this might be for you! 🗨️This role will focus on effective communication throughout all project stages for the Enterprise Project Management Office's (ePMO's) strategic advocacy projects, including planning, design, construction, and community launch, ensuring alignment with the City’s objectives and community engagement standards. 👏Some of the perks? Salary $86,0427 - $92,536 per annum plus superannuation. 22 days annual leave, flexible work arrangements such as a 9-day fortnight, 19-day month, flexitime and working from home. Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 3 December 2024. 👉Find out more and apply here: https://vist.ly/3mmu2zs . Anthony Vuleta @LukeEllis gary ticehurst Nathan Ritchie Sinead McGuire

What a fantastic morning at the WA Local Government Engagement Network catch up 🎉 Great people, great food, and... a little extra light shining on leadership and collaboration! 🙌 Huge thanks to City of Kalamunda CEO Anthony Vuleta for sharing insights from his first five months in the role #Transformation Shoutout to Murray McKechnie for his inspiring story about brainstorming and delivering a community event focused on identifying relationship red flags and early warning signs to help prevent the DV pathway. Such an important message, delivered with impact! 👏 From #SunriseorSunset icebreakers to meaningful networking, this was collaboration at its best. 💡 Thanks to everyone who made it such a success, including colleagues from: @CityofArmadale @CityofGosnells @CityofVincent @TownofCambridge @CityofPerth @ShireofSerpentineJarrahdale @CityofSwan @CityofKwinana @CityofSubiaco Can’t wait for the next one @CityofGosnells #Collaboration #CommunityEngagement #Leadership #WALGEN #IAP2Australasia #Networking gary ticehurst Nathan Ritchie Luke Ellis Sinead McGuire