Planning Delivery Manager

Careers at Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool City Council seeks a Planning Delivery Manager to lead and deliver key commercial and strategic projects. This role involves engaging with stakeholders and driving positive outcomes for the community. The ideal candidate will possess relevant tertiary qualifications and significant leadership experience.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Fitness Passport membership

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Proven experience in a leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leadership in planning and delivery of key council projects.
• Manage requests relating to development applications.
• Provide advice on public infrastructure acquisitions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Liverpool, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

Planning Delivery Manager

1x Permanent Full Time, 35 hours, 5 days per week

Salary: Competitive Salary + council lease back vehicle

Closing Date: 2 weeks

About Us

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities as we are on an exciting journey to become Sydney’s third CBD and one of the fastest growing regions over the next decade.

With the construction of Western Sydney Airport and the development of Liverpool`s city centre as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, there has never been a more exciting time to work in Liverpool City. Liverpool is experiencing significant growth from urban release development and from redevelopment in established areas as it continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its wonderfully diverse community.

About The Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Liverpool's strategic direction, engage with key stakeholders, and drive positive outcomes for the community.

In this position, the Manager is responsible for leadership and direction in the planning and delivery of key commercial and strategic Council projects to ensure a liveable community is delivered for our growing population. This will include commercial and infrastructure projects including taking an active role in leading process and procedure in the delivery of projects ranging from low to high risk and complexity with a focus on time, cost and quality targets

You will also manage and respond to requests relating to development applications from external stakeholders, manage tasks in accordance with cost budgets and advise relevant directors of cost budgets for projects assigned. Provide high quality and timely advice to relevant Managers, Directors and Councilors on acquisitions and delivery of public infrastructure to ensure a whole of Council approach.

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Class C Driver’s Licence
• Proven experience in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with the application and interpretation of the Just Terms Compensation Act and associated legal processes as they apply to land acquisition.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Local Government Act
• Demonstrated experience in property and contract negotiation
• Proven ability to prioritise own workloads whilst balancing competing tasks with a focus on attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to resolve issues through effective mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking and presentation skills.
  
  

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and office.
• Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
  
  

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]

At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short- and long-term objectives.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for a copy of the position description

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

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