Manager Land Use Planning

Armidale Regional Council; Armidale; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Full-time senior leadership role

Job summary

Armidale Regional Council seeks a Manager Land Use Planning to lead the strategic land use planning function and manage a team of four planning professionals. You will oversee review and amendment of Local Environmental Plan, Development Control Plan and Local Strategic Planning Statement.

You will provide expert advice to Council and the Executive Leadership Team, contribute to strategic and corporate planning, oversee budgets and performance measures, and represent Council at meetings,

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities in planning.
• Experience guiding complex land use planning initiatives.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's strategic land use planning function and manage a team of four planning professionals.
• Oversee review and amendment of Local Environmental Plan, Development Control Plan and Local Strategic Planning Statement.
• Provide expert advice to Council and Executive Leadership Team and oversee budgets and performance measures.
• Represent Council at meetings, committees and public forums to deliver sustainable growth and placemaking outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning

Job description

As Manager Land Use Planning, you will lead Council's strategic land use planning function and manage a team of four planning professionals. You will oversee the review and amendment of key planning instruments, including the Local Environmental Plan, Development Control Plan and Local Strategic Planning Statement.

This is a highly influential role where you will provide expert advice to Council and the Executive Leadership Team, contribute to strategic and corporate planning, oversee budgets and performance measures, and represent Council at meetings, committees and public forums. You will balance legislative requirements with a practical, solutions-focused approach to deliver sustainable growth and positive placemaking outcomes for the community.

About you

You are a strategic thinker, confident people leader and experienced planner who can navigate complexity without losing sight of the community outcome.

You will bring a tertiary qualification in planning, strong experience in strategic land use planning and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation. You will also have experience developing plans, managing budgets and providing clear, considered advice to senior leaders and decision-makers.

Your communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills will enable you to build effective relationships, resolve competing priorities and guide your team to deliver timely, professional and customer-focused services.

Most importantly, you will bring initiative, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to helping the region grow in a considered and sustainable way.

What you’ll get

• A competitive salary from $120,985 per annum based on a 35 week plus superannuation
• Genuine work-life balance, including a 9-day fortnight
• A full-time senior leadership role with genuine regional impact
• The opportunity to guide strategic planning and placemaking outcomes
• A collaborative role working with Council, community representatives, industry stakeholders and senior leaders
• The chance to lead, develop and support an experienced planning team
• A values-led workplace that prioritises inclusion, wellbeing, transparency and commitment.

Bring your expertise, leadership and vision to a role where your work will help shape the region for generations to come.

Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

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