Team Leader Planning Compliance

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Manningham Council in Melbourne is seeking an experienced planning professional to lead our Planning Compliance function and deliver positive outcomes for the community. This role offers the chance to mentor a small team, oversee complex compliance matters and drive service improvements that enhance customer experience.

You will be a proactive leader who builds strong stakeholder relationships, navigates regulatory issues and contributes to the future direction of our planning services in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and developing staff in regulatory/planning or local government.
• Extensive knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and planning compliance.
• Proven experience managing complex investigations and enforcement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement in systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Planning Compliance function and mentor a small team.
• Oversee complex compliance matters and drive service improvements.
• Build capability and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
• Navigate regulatory issues to deliver positive community outcomes.

Skills

Staff leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Investigations management

Analytical skills

Job description

• Band 7Salary Startingfrom $113,574 + 12% Superannuation
• CommuterUse Vehicle

Leads anddirects a small team, delivering proactive and reactive compliance services,providing expert legislative advice, driving continuous improvement, andundertaking complex investigations to support team outcomes.

• Enjoy adiverse leadership role that combines people management, technical expertiseand strategic decision-making.
• Workcollaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positivecommunity and regulatory outcomes.
• Developand support a high-performing team while contributing to the future directionof Council's Planning Compliance service.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks andgalleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure thatManningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We’re transforming our organisation for good. We’relooking for game changers – high performing individuals who want to grow withus. We shape positive outcomes for our community by being inclusive andpassionate about what we do. We value developing and testing new ideas.Learning and working together to improve is just part of our journey.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation tobest support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a newgame changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shapepositive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunityto take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within aculture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

We'reseeking an experienced and motivated planning professional to lead our PlanningCompliance function and help deliver positive outcomes for the community. Thisrole provides the opportunity to lead and mentor a small team, oversee complexcompliance matters, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhanceservice delivery and customer experience.

You willbe a proactive and collaborative leader who enjoys building capability inothers, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and navigating complexregulatory issues. This opportunity is ideal for an emerging leader ready totake the next step in their career and make a meaningful contribution within adynamic local government environment.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching anddeveloping staff within a regulatory, planning, or local governmentenvironment.
• Extensive knowledge of the Planning andEnvironment Act 1987 associated legislation and planning compliancepractices.
• Proven experience managing complexinvestigations, enforcement matters and achieving compliance outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communicationskills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influenceoutcomes.
• Experience driving continuous improvementinitiatives, including the development and enhancement of systems, processesand service delivery.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving anddecision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement in complexand sensitive situations.

Position Description can be viewed below or isavailable on the job advertisement on the Manningham careers’ section:Job Vacancies

Applicationsclose on Sunday 22 November 2026 atTime 11:00pm

Don’t meet every requirement for this role?Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likelyto apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise thatdifferent experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experiencedoesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited aboutthis role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Councilrecognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensureequity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applicationsfrom underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities,gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policiesand practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy,flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support variouscommunication methods when working remotely.

If yourequire any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements,please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Councilis a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold aWorking with Children Check.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitmentprocess, please email ****@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us