Strategic Leader, Development Services (Planning & Building)

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley; Fitzroy Crossing; Hybrid; AUD 202,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Up to 7% Council-Matching Super

Novated Leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Pool Entry

Job summary

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is seeking an experienced and values-driven Manager Development Services to provide strategic leadership across planning, building, environmental health, waste management and emergency services.

Reporting to the Director Community Planning, this role supports Council, the Executive and the organisation to meet legislative, statutory and governance obligations while delivering effective and customer-focused services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning), Environmental Health, Emergency Management OR substantial progress towards relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a senior management role, with a proven ability to lead, inspire and mentor staff to deliver individual and team outcomes, maintain service outcomes and improve productivity.
• A proven capacity to deal with complex community, development, economic and regulatory services issues including the formulation of appropriate action strategies and the provision of high level advice to the Executive team and Council.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, conflict resolution and mediation skills including public relations, community engagement, and public education; striving for mutually beneficial outcomes across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare high quality written reports, policies, action plans, correspondence and other documentation as required.
• Highly proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement attitude and commitment to a high customer service ethos.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with senior leaders, managers and staff to implement organisational improvements.
• Knowledge of contemporary Work Health and Safety practices.
• Current Police Clearance - to be maintained while employed.
• Knowledge in the operation of Synergy Soft.
• Working knowledge of consultation and adoption practices pertaining to the implementation of local planning strategies and planning schemes, and planning scheme amendments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Shire’s Development Services functions including planning, building, environmental health, waste and emergency management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, legislative and governance requirements across all service areas.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to Council, senior management, staff and the community.
• Oversee planning and building applications to ensure efficient and timely service delivery.
• Manage environmental health programs, licencing, compliance and Aboriginal health initiatives.
• Support emergency management planning and implementation, including cyclone and storm surge preparedness.
• Develop and review policies, procedures, local laws and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and support staff while fostering a positive, customer-focused workplace culture.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational priorities in line with the Shire’s strategic objectives.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, developers, consultants and community stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public engagement

Budget management

Policy development

Communication

Staff mentoring

Work Health and Safety

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning)

Environmental Health

Emergency Management

Tools

Synergy Soft

Job description

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is seeking an experienced and values-driven Manager Development Services to provide strategic leadership across planning, building, environmental health, waste management and emergency services.

Reporting to the Director Community Planning, this role supports Council, the Executive and the organisation to meet legislative, statutory and governance obligations while delivering effective and customer-focused services.