Team Leader Planning Compliance

Careers at Council; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 102.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Manningham Council in Melbourne, Australia seeks an experienced planning professional to lead the Planning Compliance function and drive positive community outcomes. The role involves mentoring a small team, overseeing complex compliance matters, and steering initiatives to enhance service delivery and the customer experience.

You will lead proactively, develop capability in others, foster stakeholder relationships, and navigate regulatory issues.

Formación

• Experience leading, coaching and developing staff in regulatory/planning/local government contexts.
• Extensive knowledge of Planning and Environment Act 1987 and planning compliance practices.
• Proven experience managing complex investigations and enforcement to achieve compliance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication to influence outcomes.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and sound judgment in sensitive situations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Planning Compliance function and mentor a small team to deliver outcomes.
• Oversee complex compliance matters and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Navigate regulatory issues and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Conocimientos

Leadership & coaching

Planning Act knowledge

Regulatory investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Descripción del empleo

• Band 7Salary Starting
  from $113,574+ 12% Superannuation
• Commuter
  Use Vehicle

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

• Enjoy a
  diverse leadership role that combines people management, technical expertise
  and strategic decision-making.
• Work
  collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive
  community and regulatory outcomes.
• Develop
  and support a high-performing team while contributing to the future direction
  of Council's Planning Compliance service.

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

We’re transforming our organisation for good. We’re
looking for game changers – high performing individuals who want to grow with
us. We shape positive outcomes for our community by being inclusive and
passionate 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 to
best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new
game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape
positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity
to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a
culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About the role

We're
seeking an experienced and motivated planning professional to lead our Planning
Compliance function and help deliver positive outcomes for the community. This
role provides the opportunity to lead and mentor a small team, oversee complex
compliance matters, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance
service delivery and customer experience.

You will
be a proactive and collaborative leader who enjoys building capability in
others, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and navigating complex
regulatory issues. This opportunity is ideal for an emerging leader ready to
take the next step in their career and make a meaningful contribution within a
dynamic local government environment.

Skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and
  developing staff within a regulatory, planning, or local government
  environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the Planning and
  Environment Act 1987 associated legislation and planning compliance
  practices.
• Proven experience managing complex
  investigations, enforcement matters and achieving compliance outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication
  skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and influence
  outcomes.
• Experience driving continuous improvement
  initiatives, including the development and enhancement of systems, processes
  and service delivery.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and
  decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement in complex
  and sensitive situations.

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

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

Applications close on Sunday 22 November 2026 at
Time 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.