City of Joondalup
Chris Leigh is an experienced professional in urban planning and community development, currently serving as the Director of Planning and Community Development for the City of Joondalup since November 2016. Previously held the position of Manager of Planning Services within the same organization. Chris is also an Executive Committee Member of the Local Government Planners Association since July 2015 and worked as a Senior Associate at CLE Town Planning + Design from June 2012 to November 2016. Prior experience includes a role as a Senior Planner at the City of Stirling (Western Australia) from December 2007 to June 2012. Chris Leigh holds a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Curtin University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Science from Murdoch University, and completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
City of Joondalup
Joondalup is striving to be a bold, creative and prosperous City that is recognised on the international stage for its outstanding services, healthy sustainable lifestyle opportunities and for having an engaged and connected community. The City of Joondalup is a coastal Local Government area that is home to more than 161,000 residents in the northern suburbs of Perth. The City takes pride in being a Local Government that sets the standard in WA for its innovative programs and services and for its highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce that is committed to making a positive contribution to Joondalup and its local community. With 17km of beautiful coastline, numerous natural bushland reserves and lakes, and hundreds of parks and public open space located in a modern urban setting only 20 minutes north of the Perth CBD, it is easy to understand why Joondalup is recognised as an attractive destination for both residents and visitors to Perth.