Manager Planning & Development

Careers at Council; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of personal leave

Paid parental leave

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport

Healthy Employee Program

Job summary

Maitland City Council invites applications for a Manager Planning & Development to lead the Development Planning team and drive excellence in development assessment, customer service, and strategic outcomes.

Reporting to the Executive Manager City Development, you will manage planning professionals, handle complex matters, represent Council in legal proceedings and regional forums, and promote accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline required.
• Proven track record leading high-performing teams and fostering a positive culture.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and facilitation skills with professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development Planning team to balance community expectations, legislation and growth.
• Represent Council in legal proceedings, regional forums and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive excellence in development assessment, customer service, innovation and strategic outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Facilitation

Customer service

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

The Opportunity:

Maitland City Council is seeking a Manager Planning & Development to lead our Development Planning team and drive excellence in development assessment, customer service, innovation and strategic outcomes.

Reporting to the Executive Manager City Development, you will lead a team of planning professionals and play a key role in supporting Maitland's growth by balancing community expectations, legislative requirements, strategic planning outcomes, and development opportunities.

You will manage complex and often contentious planning matters with sound professional judgement and collaborate across Council to align development outcomes with strategic growth. The position also represents Council in legal proceedings, regional forums, stakeholder engagement activities, and industry matters as required.

You will be responsible for fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring high quality planning decisions and exceptional customer experiences for our stakeholders.

About you:

We are seeking an experienced and solution focused planning professional with a degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, supported by extensive knowledge of contemporary development assessment practices and planning legislation.

You will have a proven track record of leading and developing high performing teams, fostering a positive culture, and empowering staff to achieve outstanding results. You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership, negotiation and facilitation skills and will be able to navigate complex planning matters and resolve challenging issues with professionalism and sound judgement.

Benefits:

This is a full-time, permanent role working a 35-hour week, with an attractive and competitive salary + vehicle allowance + 12% super.

• 3 weeks of personal leave
• Paid parental leave
• Ongoing training and development
• Fitness Passport
• Healthy Employee Program

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs. If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation (***********@maitland.nsw.gov.au)

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.