Growth Planning & Development Services Lead

Council Jobs; Broadford; On-site; AUD 176,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements where oper.

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives and EAP

Values-driven workplace culture

Opportunity to contribute to growth of

Meaningful work that makes a diff

Job summary

Mitchell Shire Council seeks a strategic, experienced leader to guide Growth Planning and Development Services as the municipality grows. Based in Wallan with flexible working arrangements, this role offers the opportunity to influence housing, infrastructure and community outcomes.

As Manager, Growth Planning and Development Services, you will lead Growth Area Planning, Planning and Building Services, and collaborate with government, developers and communities to deliver beneficial growth

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in planning and development.
• Strong knowledge of Victoria's planning framework.
• Proven ability to lead and develop professional teams.

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 that supports housing, infrastructure, transport, open space and community needs.
• Overseeing complex planning and development matters, working collaboratively to identify practical solutions and achieve quality outcomes.
• Building strong relationships with government, industry and community stakeholders to influence growth and development priorities.
• Championing efficient, responsive and customer-focused planning and building services while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance.
• Providing strategic advice to Council and Executive Leadership and contributing to broader organisational priorities as a member of Council's Senior Management Team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Urban and regional planning degree

Job description

Mitchell Shire Council seeks a strategic, experienced leader to guide Growth Planning and Development Services as the municipality grows. Based in Wallan with flexible working arrangements, this role offers the opportunity to influence housing, infrastructure and community outcomes.

As Manager, Growth Planning and Development Services, you will lead Growth Area Planning, Planning and Building Services, and collaborate with government, developers and communities to deliver beneficial growth