Team Leader Planning Enforcement

Yarra City Council; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 98.000 - 119.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid Working Policy

Personal leave 16 days

Cultural leave

Compassionate leave

EAP counselling

Discounted leisure membership 40% off

Salary sacrifice childcare options

Leadership courses and Education Allow

Descripción de la vacante

Yarra City Council is seeking a Team Leader Planning Enforcement to manage a two-person team, delivering planning compliance outcomes and continuous improvement in a dynamic community-focused environment. The role offers hybrid work arrangements and a two-year temporary full-time contract.

The successful candidate will lead service delivery, develop the team, and build strong relationships across regulatory functions while prioritising customer experience and wellbeing.

Formación

• Experience in planning enforcement and delivering outcome-focused customer service.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a small two-person team to deliver planning compliance outcomes and service improvements.
• Drive a continuous improvement program and support team development.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively to ensure timely service delivery.

Descripción del empleo

Team Leader Planning Enforcement

Temporary full time - Two year contract

Band 7 – Starting from $108,545.52+ super + RDO

RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff, salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional, committed to leading a small team to deliver excellent service and drive continuous improvements.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a motivated and experienced planning professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experience and solving problems in a fast‑paced environment, to obtain planning compliance outcomes for the community. In this role you'll be leading a small team of two, with a focus on delivering a continuous improvement program, supporting the development of the team, building relationships and communicating effectively to lead the delivery of this service.

This role would suit an emerging leader looking to take on more responsibilities, who is self‑directed and has a demonstrated commitment to delivering service improvements within a regulatory environment.

Yarra City Council is a ProgressiveOrganisation, proud of our inclusive culture. We strive to make a positive difference in people’s lives and continually improve services to the community.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Steve Alexander, Coordinator Compliance & Construction Enforcement at [phone] or [e-mail].

100058 - Team Leader Planning Enforcement - Position Description.pdf

Applications close on: Monday 9 November 2026, at 11:55pm.

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