MANAGER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTABOUT THE ROLEPlease read all information carefully before applying.This position is responsible for providing strong, decisive leadership, guidance, and support to the Planning and Development Department in relation to regional planning and development, building, plumbing and drainage compliance, heritage management, local laws, and regulatory services to ensure Council achieves a professional portfolio.Employment Status: Employment Type: Executive Contract - Full Time, Limited Tenure (Up to 5 Years)Location: Charters Towers, QLD 4820Remuneration Package: Up to the value of $176,000.00 per annuumABOUT YOUThe successful candidate will have:Essential Knowledge, skills and abilitiesSuccessful experience in providing strong, decisive leadership and management of one or more of the following:Participate as an active member of Council's Management Leadership Team (MLT).Regional planning and developmentBuilding, plumbing and drainage complianceHeritage managementLocal laws and regulatory servicesExperience in (or ability to develop capability) developing an Organisational Department and contributing to a Directorate and Council's strategic management including community needs analysis, strategic and operational planning, performance frameworks, and the development of appropriate policies and systems.Experience (or ability to develop capability) in implementing successful change and continuous improvement within a significant service delivery area pursuing innovation and excellence in service delivery.Experience in engaging the community and stakeholders to ensure future direction and needs are clearly defined and met providing excellence in customer serviceAbility to provide effective workforce management with a focus on performance, building workforce capability, a strong positive work environment, and a workforce culture consistent with Council's vision, mission and strategy. Competence in the effective management of human, financial, physical and other resources to achieve Council's business objectives and to meet the needs of the community.Experience in (or ability to develop capability) representing and promoting a critical service delivery function within the community, business sector, other local authorities, government agencies and broader environment and build and maintain positive working relationships.Plan, execute and complete programmes and projects relating to areas of accountability, within set timeframes.Prepare or provide input into the development of the Planning and Development Department budget. Monitor and advise Executive Manager Community Building on progress against budgetary expenditure in areas of financial responsibility.Responsible for making and keeping records in accordance with legislation, information standards and other relevant guidelines and procedures and ensuring records are captured in the authorised recordkeeping system.Essential Education/QualificationsQualifications and development demonstrably relevant to the functions and activities of the town planning will be highly regarded.How to ApplyTo submit an application for this position please email your cover letter detailing how you meet the position requirements as outlined above in the "About You" section and resume to Further InformationFor further information please view the Position Description.For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email Closing Date11:59pm Sunday, 7 July 2024. Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
