Manager Planning and Regulatory Services

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; Presencial; AUD 211 000 - 258 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Superannuation 12%

Salary sacrifice options

Training and development opportunities

Payroll deductions

Fortnightly pay

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and social clubs

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Regulatory services knowledge

Strategic planning

Budget management

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Manager Planning and Regulatory Services

Manager Planning and Regulatory Services

Contract Full Time (4 Years)

Supportive Work/Life Balance

Attractive salary package of circa $234,100 per annum (including superannuation and vehicle)

Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees who proudly deliver services that make a meaningful difference to our communities.

This is a significant leadership opportunity within Rockhampton Regional Council, with responsibility for a diverse portfolio of services that directly influence development, regulatory outcomes and the experience of our community.

Reporting to the General Manager Communities and Lifestyle, you will lead Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services section, encompassing statutory planning and development assessment, building, plumbing and drainage, local laws, environmental health and public health.

The role brings together strategic leadership and operational accountability. You will provide clear direction to a multidisciplinary team, manage complex statutory and regulatory matters, strengthen service performance and customer experience, and ensure Council continues to meet its legislative and governance obligations.

You will work closely with Councillors, the executive leadership team, government agencies, industry, developers and community stakeholders. Just as importantly, you will lead and develop your people while driving continuous improvement and organisational performance.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

Significant leadership experience within planning, development assessment, regulatory services or a comparable multidisciplinary statutory environment.

The ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, establish clear expectations and build an accountable and constructive culture.

Strong understanding of legislation, governance, compliance and risk, together with the judgement to manage complex, sensitive or contested matters.

A track record of improving services, systems and customer outcomes while maintaining statutory integrity and procedural fairness.

Strong financial, workforce and performance management capability.

Highly developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to work effectively with elected representatives, senior executives, government, industry and the community.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

A large employer with a strong values driven culture

12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Criteria

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, including planning, building, environmental or public health, law, public administration, management, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience relevant to a complex statutory or regulatory environment.

Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, manage operational and capital budgets, and deliver strategic and operational objectives.

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within legislative, governance and risk frameworks, analyse complex or sensitive matters and provide clear, defensible advice and recommendations.

Highly developed communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior executives, elected representatives, contractors, government agencies and the community.

Applications Close: Monday 30 November 2026 at Midnight (AEST)