Head of Development Services – Planning & Health (Relocation)

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 (6 months)

Five weeks annual leave

Uniform allowance

Paid professional development

Free gym membership

Free pool membership

Employer superannuation co-contrib up 

Job summary

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

You will lead nine staff, manage budgets, and guide statutory processes while engaging with Council. A relocation package, vehicle provision, and comprehensive benefits support your transition into this role.

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 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

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation & mediation

Budget management

Report writing

Statutory processes knowledge

Education

Town Planning

Environmental Health

Building Surveying

Job description

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

You will lead nine staff, manage budgets, and guide statutory processes while engaging with Council. A relocation package, vehicle provision, and comprehensive benefits support your transition into this role.