Statutory Planning & Urban Release Manager

Shellharbour City Council; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local government authority in New South Wales seeks a Manager - Statutory Planning and Urban Release to lead a multi-functional team in delivering high-quality outcomes. This role involves driving operational change, addressing customer needs, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Offering flexible working arrangements and a salary range from $130,448 - $144,025, this position emphasizes making a tangible impact on the community.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in statutory planning and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of compliance and legislative frameworks.
• Ability to manage operational change and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and determination of development applications.
• Manage Urban Release Areas and pre-lodgement services.
• Advocate for continuous improvement and address customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Operational change management

Compliance with legislation

Team collaboration

Planning reform adaptability

Job description

The Manager - Statutory Planning and Urban Release plays a pivotal role in ensuring the timely, efficient and accurate evaluation and determination of applications, delivering high-quality outcomes that protect our natural resources while enhancing the built environment.

In this position, you will lead a dynamic, multi-functional team responsible for Development Assessment, the management of Urban Release Areas and pre-lodgement services within the framework of Statutory Planning. You will drive operational change that aligns with ministerial expectations and you will respond adeptly to evolving planning reforms, demonstrating adaptability and foresight.

As an effective leader, you will not only inspire your team but also advocate for continuous improvement practices. Your proactive approach will address our customers' needs and establish processes that ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

This role emphasises development outcomes and supports the team’s vision for Creating a Better Shellharbour.

Team Benefits:

• Genuine work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• A values-oriented culture that promotes teamwork
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and growth
• A commitment to high levels of technological innovation and advanced systems

Join us in making a tangible impact on our community while developing your career in a rewarding and innovative environment.

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
• Commencing salary range from $130,448 - $144,025 per annum (based on qualifications, skills and experience)
• A Market Rate Allowance may be offered to suitable candidates
• A fully maintained leaseback vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Plus 12% superannuation
• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
• Enjoy a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including access to novated lease options, significant retail discounts, weekly pay run and employee wellness program. Additional lifestyle benefits include corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities and more.
• Access to local government and employee benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.

Please note that this position requires you to pass a National Police History Check. For further information about the position, contact Jasmina Micevski, Executive Manager Statutory Planning and Certification on 0436 698 728.

Closing date: Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:30pm.

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.