Development Services Manager - Shire Of Esperance

Shire Of Esperance; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shire vehicle provided

Relocation allowance

Housing assistance

Five weeks annual leave

RDO every four weeks

Uniform allowance

Professional development

Gym membership

Pool membership

Job summary

The Shire of Esperance is seeking a strategic leader to head Development Services (Planning, Building and Environmental Health) for a fixed two-year term. You will drive a major subdivision, oversee a Planning Scheme review, and shape Esperance for decades with strong governance.

You will lead a nine-strong team, manage budgets, oversee statutory processes, and present reports to Council. Relocation and vehicle are provided; the role includes a competitive salary package and superannuation

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Health or Building Surveying.
• Proven experience leading a multi-disciplinary team in a local government setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to advocate, negotiate and mediate.
• Knowledge of statutory processes, including the Planning and Development Act and BCA.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports to elected members and developing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department and set day-to-day direction for a nine-member team.
• Oversee statutory and operational compliance across Planning, Building and Environmental Health.
• Manage the department's annual budget.
• Lead the review of strategic documents, including the Local Planning Scheme and Public Health Plan.
• Prepare and present reports for Council and Committee meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Statutory knowledge

Budget reporting

Education

Town Planning / Environmental Health / Building Surveying

Job description

• Relocate to one of Australia’s most spectacular coastal regions, with a genuinely supportive team culture.
• Work with an experienced, dedicated team with strong expertise across Planning, Building and Environmental Health

About the Role

Lead the Shire’s Development Services team (Planning, Building and Environmental Health) for a two-year term, delivering strategic leadership, driving a major subdivision, and leading a Planning Scheme review that will shape Esperance for decades.

Duties

• Lead the department and set day-to-day direction for the team of nine.
• Oversee statutory and operational compliance across Planning, Building and Environmental Health.
• Manage the department's annual budget.
• Lead the review of strategic documents, including the Local Planning Scheme and Public Health Plan.
• Prepare and present reports for Council and Committee meetings.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Health or Building Surveying.
• Proven experience leading a multi-disciplinary team in a local government setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to advocate, negotiate and mediate.
• Knowledge of statutory processes, including the Planning and Development Act and BCA.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports to elected members and developing budgets.

Benefits

• Salary package of up to $130,000 plus super, plus employer co-contribution (up to 5%).
• Shire vehicle provided, relocation allowance, and six months' housing assistance.
• Five weeks annual leave, plus an RDO every four weeks.
• Uniform allowance and paid professional development.
• Free gym and pool membership.

About the Company

Esperance sits on WA's south-east coast. With over 300 staff, the Shire is one of the region's biggest employers, running like a tight-knit community where people pull in the same direction. Culture is collegiate and supportive, with a focus on health, wellbeing, and career progression.