Growth Planning & Development Manager — Flexible Impact

Mitchell Shire Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Program support

Values-driven workplace culture

Meaningful work in growth municipality

Job summary

Mitchell Shire Council in Victoria's rapidly growing region seeks an experienced leader for the role of Manager, Growth Planning and Development Services. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across growth area planning, planning and building services, guiding development across one of the state's fastest-growing regions.

This senior position requires building strong relationships with government, developers and community stakeholders to translate growth plans into positive,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in urban and regional planning and eligibility for full membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.
• Significant leadership experience in planning and development, ideally within local government, state government or the development sector.
• Strong knowledge of Victoria's planning framework and growth area planning, statutory planning and complex development matters.
• Understanding of building services and regulatory responsibilities with leadership oversight.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop professional teams with accountability and collaboration.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills to influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing high-performing teams across growth area planning, statutory planning and building services.
• Driving a proactive and coordinated approach to planning and development for housing, infrastructure, transport, open space and community needs.
• Overseeing complex planning and development matters and identifying practical solutions.
• Building relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders to influence priorities.
• Championing efficient and customer-focused planning and building services with governance and compliance.
• Providing strategic advice to Council and Executive Leadership as a member of the Senior Management Team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification in urban and regional planning

Job description

Mitchell Shire Council in Victoria's rapidly growing region seeks an experienced leader for the role of Manager, Growth Planning and Development Services. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across growth area planning, planning and building services, guiding development across one of the state's fastest-growing regions.

This senior position requires building strong relationships with government, developers and community stakeholders to translate growth plans into positive,