Below is a brief description of this vacancy This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.Director of Planning, Environment and Strategy Greensborough, AustraliaReference: 6579953We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Planning, Environment and Strategy to join Council and be a vital part of our Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.The Director of Planning, Environment and Strategy will lead a multi-discipline directorate that is responsible for delivering optimum outcomes across Planning & Health Services, Strategic Planning & Environment, Building Services, Traffic & Transport, and Economic Development & Tourism.The Director will provide transformational leadership and strategic direction across a directorate that is focused on providing quality, front line service delivery, underpinned by a partnership and customer first philosophy to our community.You will have a tertiary qualification in urban and regional planning (or a directly related discipline), possess strong land use and strategic planning experience, and have a successful track record of delivering results in customer service excellence and continuous improvement in this space.What you'll bring to the role:A tertiary qualification in urban and regional planning or a directly related discipline.Extensive experience in an urban and regional planning role, with a clear understanding of the planning legislative framework and effective development and administration of planning schemes.Substantial experience in leading, managing and developing staff, including the ability to work with individuals and teams to manage and implement continuous improvement and customer service excellence.Specialist knowledge, skills and experience in planning legislation and regulations, including that of planning compliance and enforcement, in urbanised, peri-urban and highly sensitive natural environments.Extensive experience and success in developing and implementing high level strategies, plans and policy, leading strategic initiatives and major projects and preparing briefings and reports that support effective understanding, dialogue, decision making and delivery of positive outcomes.Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and empower multi-functional directorial services in local government, to develop and implement strategies, plans and policies that meet the needs of Council and the community.Demonstrated experience in management and successful delivery of significant major projects to time and budget.Demonstrated skills and experience negotiating and resolving sensitive and complex problems and issues with key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.Demonstrated achievements in community engagement and consultation.Ability to advocate, influence, build and maintain significant and relevant networks and relationships at all levels of government, with community sector agencies and with the community and business.What's on offer?A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer.Want to know more?Download the PD and apply. For any confidential enquiries, please contact Carl Cowie, Chief Executive Officer, on (03) 9433 3101 (during business hours) or via ****** .Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the three Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.We achieve extraordinary outcomes for our community - Find out more here!See what makes working at the Nillumbik Shire Council great.Contact UsIf you have any further inquiries or are experiencing an issue, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.We hire talented and dedicated individuals for a wide range of positions who support the community, councillors, volunteers and each other.Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.Further information about pay rates are outlined in our Enterprise Agreements:For information regarding casual employment opportunities at Nillumbik, please see ' Other Opportunities ' or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click herePlease note:Vacancies listed with 'Internal applicants only' are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via ****** or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.#J-18808-Ljbffr
