City of Subiaco

There are a number of exciting roles open at the City - come work with us! - Finance Officer (Revenue) - Senior Finance Officer (Accounting) - Senior Communications Officer - Digital - Financial Accountant - Coordinator Management Accounting - Senior Project Engineer - Customer Relations Officer Read more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3YbXtFF

Mayor David McMullen spoke at two economic development events yesterday; the WSBA Western Suburbs Business Association's 'Breakfast with the Mayor', and the Property Council WA's sundowner, 'Subi surge: The rebirth of Rokeby Road and surrounds.' The events explored the evolution of Subiaco over the years, key factors contributing to its current revival, and a look at the future of the City across sectors such as health, housing, retail, development, and hospitality. Mayor David McMullen said, "The City of Subiaco has worked hard over the past few years – and continues to do so – to help attract investment, improve market confidence, support local business, attract visitation, build on local amenity and, ultimately, make Subiaco thrive. "It all takes work, and it is never just launch events and openings; that is just the tip of the iceberg. The City of Subiaco is a great place to do business and is now having its time in the sun, as a result of hard work by members of our Council, City staff, local business owners and developers, and industry bodies." Read more: https://bit.ly/4cczRYz

Members of our Cultural Services team have recently completed specialised training with Sensorium Theatre Inc to offer a new level of inclusivity for children in library programs and events. The training is being put to use in the library's Sensory Rhymetime sessions, and has also inspired the creation of new sensory kits that can be borrowed from the library. The kits include items designed to stimulate the senses and allow kids to discover what works best to support their needs. Mayor David McMullen said, "The City of Subiaco is excited to continue fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where all children, regardless of their needs, can fully participate in and enjoy community programs and events." The City received a commendation at the Most Accessible Communities in WA Awards in December 2024, and was recognised for finding new ways to ensure people living with disability can fully access our services and events. Well done to everyone involved! Read more: https://bit.ly/4hSJNry

Hundreds of people flocked to Market Square Park on Saturday night to help us celebrate Harmony Week 2025! The event, which coincided with the weekly Subi Night Market, featured Aboriginal face painting, henna painting, games, a lion dancing performance, and an outdoor film screening. A big congratulations to our Community Development team for this fantastic night which saw so many people come together to celebrate our diverse community 🎉

"Retail is the new toast of the town, with at least six new clothing boutiques and independent shops bringing about a revival to high-street fashion." 🛍️ Check out the latest retail on Rokeby Road in today's edition of PerthNow Western Suburbs, and read more about these new offerings on our website: https://bit.ly/4kTtIVh

A team from the City of Subiaco will 'Punch for a Cure' for a Perth Children's Hospital Foundation fundraiser at Rumble Boxing Subiaco next month! The challenge kicks off on Friday 4 April with the overall aim to hit 1 million punches in 24 hours to fight childhood cancer. Each participating team will hit one punching bag non-stop for two hours in their timeslot. The Subiaco team consists of six staff members from different areas across the organisation including Lords Recreation Centre and the Community Development team. Read more and donate to the team here: https://bit.ly/4hhBmph

Today is the first day of Harmony Week 2025; a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, stories and traditions that make up our vibrant community. We asked Mayor David McMullen about his family history which spans a number of continents and cultures. "I have not had to overcome the tyranny of distance to find myself in Subiaco (specifically, Shenton Park) with my wife and kids. I grew up just the "other side" of Salvado Road, in Wembley; as the crow flies, almost exactly north of where I live now. But go back a few of generations, and the story takes you to two distinct continents. Mum is of Chinese heritage, from Malaysia. On Dad's side, we have: a Captain of a ship that sailed from Ireland to bring some of the first settlers to Augusta; a Pensioner Guard who was posted to the barracks whose brick archway we all drive past every time we head south on the freeway; and some of the pioneering farming families of Toodyay and Northam. This mixed heritage shows through in our family holidays these days, which have taken us to places including the port city of Plymouth in Devon, southwest England - to trace the footsteps of my Great Great Grandfather (also named David McMullen); South East Asia (pictured); and many quintessential camping and caravanning trips to the southwest of WA."

A group of our staff visited the Subiaco Women's Shed this afternoon, to keep the #InternationalWomensDay celebrations going 😍 The women's shed is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting women's physical and mental health. Currently based at Earthwise Community, their vision is to help women discover and acknowledge their potential by creating a safe environment built on friendship, mentorship, and support. The City is proud to support the shed through its Community Development Grants program.

Happy International Women’s Day from the City of Subiaco! We asked some of our staff to pass the mic to a woman that inspires them at work, check it out below 🤗 Danielle C. Tomi Ellis Laura Lewsey Elizabeth Connolly Sarah Herbert Jessica Marantelli

The City is hosting six free workshops for local businesses over the next few months, covering a range of digital marketing platforms including Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, LinkedIn and Chat GPT. The workshops are part of the Federal Government's Business Foundations Digital Solutions Program, and will run on select Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Subiaco Business Centre. Mayor David McMullen said, "We’ve chosen these workshops to help our local businesses remain competitive and innovative as part of a vibrant and strong local economy.” Check out the full line-up below and via the link. 1. Unlock the Potential of Chat GPT – Wednesday 12 March 2. Canva for Social Media and Print – Wednesday 2 April 3. AI Unlocked: Transforming Small Business with Generative AI – Wednesday 30 April 4. Introduction to Google Ads – Wednesday 21 May 5. How to Navigate Meta Ads Manager for More Leads and Customers – Wednesday 11 June 6. LinkedIn: Getting Started – Enhancing Brand Visibility, Foster Business Relations – Wednesday 25 June