Director Planning and Environment Eurobodalla is a vibrant regional community on the south coast of NSW offering an attractive alternative to city living. Located close to Canberra and Sydney, we enjoy a lively arts, music, and food scene, along with quality retail, education and health care choices. Our local economy is diverse, comprising more than 3,000 small businesses built around tourism, construction, retail and health industries. With 110km of coastline, 83 beaches and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Our forests are magical too, with more three-quarters of our land area forming 10 national parks and 15 state forests. Eurobodalla's population is around 41,000 and expected to reach more than 47,400 by 2036. Our population is spread along the coastline, in the regional centre of Batemans Bay, the main towns of Moruya and Narooma and smaller coastal villages and rural areas. We are seeking candidates who can bring innovative thinking, a fresh perspective, and robust change management skills to our team where your dynamic leadership and extensive experience will help shape the future of our community. As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to our strategic objectives and driving key community outcomes. You will be responsible for a diverse range of services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our residents and preserving our environment for future generations. In this role, you will excel in managing financial resources, ensuring adherence to statutory reporting requirements, and overseeing the Planning and Environment Directorate to guarantee efficient service delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to cultivate partnerships and community engagement, while leading a dedicated team to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence. The ideal candidate will need to have tertiary qualification in urban and regional/environmental planning or related discipline and 5 or more years' experience at middle management level. A substantial track record in successful management of planning and environment including strategic planning, with capacity to facilitate organisational strategy into sustainable growth outcomes. For further information on this role please download the position description, selection criteria and information pack from our website at lgnsw.org.au/lgms Applications including a full CV, covering letter and selection criteria addressed must be received online through the above website. All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role. For further assistance please contact Christian Morris, Local Government Management Solutions on 0417 693 254 or Claudia Nossa Cortes on 0405 540 554. To learn more about Council and the area go to Eurobodalla Shire Council. Applications close 5pm, Monday 6 May 2024.
