Director of Planning & Regulatory Services

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 211,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Salary sacrifice options

Training and development opportunities

Payroll deductions

Fortnightly pay

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and social clubs

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a dynamic Manager Planning and Regulatory Services to lead a diverse portfolio spanning statutory planning, development assessment, building, plumbing and environmental health.

Reporting to the General Manager Communities and Lifestyle, you will guide a multidisciplinary team, drive service performance, ensure governance and statutory integrity, and build strong relationships with Councillors, government agencies, industry and the community.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in planning, development assessment, regulatory services or similar environment.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage budgets and performance.
• Strong understanding of legislation, governance, risk and statutory fairness.
• Proven stakeholder management with Councillors, agencies and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead Planning and Regulatory Services including statutory planning, development assessment, building, plumbing and drainage, local laws, environmental health and public health.
• Provide direction to a multidisciplinary team and manage complex statutory matters.
• Drive service performance, customer experience and governance obligations.
• Collaborate with Councillors, executives, government agencies, industry and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Regulatory services knowledge

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in planning/building/environmental/public health/law/public administration/management

Job description

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a dynamic Manager Planning and Regulatory Services to lead a diverse portfolio spanning statutory planning, development assessment, building, plumbing and environmental health.

Reporting to the General Manager Communities and Lifestyle, you will guide a multidisciplinary team, drive service performance, ensure governance and statutory integrity, and build strong relationships with Councillors, government agencies, industry and the community.