Strategic Planning Team Lead – Regional Growth & Land Use

Careers at Council; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamworth Regional Council is seeking a Team Leader Strategic Planning (Temporary) to shape how the region grows, develop and evolve. You will provide technical leadership in Development Contribution Schemes, coordinate strategic land use planning across the Tamworth region and lead a team of professionals.

You will translate long-term planning priorities into practical outcomes, ensuring the council manages growth, infrastructure needs and future development with a strong focus on collaboration

Qualifications

• Seven years demonstrated capability or equivalent experience in strategic land use planning, development contributions and project management.
• Experience preparing and administering Development Contribution Plans and Planning Agreements.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage priorities, budgets, timelines and community consultation.
• An understanding of the local government environment and its relationship with State and Federal Government.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including staff supervision, mentoring and building effective teams.
• NSW Driver Licence

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation, administration and review of Development Contribution Plans and Planning Agreements.
• Coordinating strategic land use planning projects and initiatives across the Tamworth region.
• Managing complex projects, including budgets, timelines, research and community consultation.
• Providing strategic planning advice and presenting research and recommendations to Councillors, Council staff and the community.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in planning processes and service delivery.
• Mentoring, guiding and supervising the Strategic Planning team, fostering a collaborative and effective team environment.

Skills

Leadership capability

Project management

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Budget management

Education

Degree and postgraduate diploma in Planning or related discipline

Four-year degree in Planning or related discipline

Job description

Tamworth Regional Council is seeking a Team Leader Strategic Planning (Temporary) to shape how the region grows, develop and evolve. You will provide technical leadership in Development Contribution Schemes, coordinate strategic land use planning across the Tamworth region and lead a team of professionals.

You will translate long-term planning priorities into practical outcomes, ensuring the council manages growth, infrastructure needs and future development with a strong focus on collaboration