Strategic Planning & Development Leader

Maitland City Council; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Reporting to the Executive Manager City Development, you will guide planning professionals, balance community expectations with legislative requirements, and support Maitland's growth with sound judgement and collaboration across Council.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Development Planning team to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.
• Drive excellence in development assessment and customer service.
• Champion innovation and contribute to strategic outcomes for Maitland.
• Guide planning professionals and balance community expectations with legislative requirements.
• Collaborate across Council to support Maitland's growth with sound judgement.

Job description

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

Reporting to the Executive Manager City Development, you will guide planning professionals, balance community expectations with legislative requirements, and support Maitland's growth with sound judgement and collaboration across Council.