The City of South Perth (the City) is seeking applications from candidates to undertake the position of Manager Development Services within the Development and Community Services Directorate.
The City’s talented workforce prides itself on delivering excellent service to the community, and is a unique and vibrant Western Australian municipality. Located only 4kms from the Perth CBD, the City borders the stunning Swan River on its Northern and Western boundaries, and boasts excellent access to important social, commercial and leisure infrastructure.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced planning professional to lead the multi-disciplined Development Services team. We are seeking a highly motivated, team focussed individual who has experience providing leadership and guidance within the urban planning field at a senior level.
Reporting to the Director Development and Community Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic management of planning, building and environmental health services across the City. This position plays a pivotal role in achieving the City’s operational objectives, performance improvements and project delivery.
In order to be successful in this senior position, you will need to demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or related field;
- Extensive experience working at a senior level in relevant town planning roles in WA;
- An ability to lead and manage diverse teams, encouraging, challenging and coaching others;
- Motivation, enthusiasm, and excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Commitment to excellence in customer service;
- A creative approach to problem solving and decision making.
This is a contract position (up to five years) and offers a remuneration package value of between $155,000 - $170,000 per annum depending on skills, qualifications and experience. The package includes a fully maintained City vehicle with private use, five weeks annual leave plus generous superannuation contributions up to 15.5%.
If you’re ready to be a part of a diverse and progressive team, please submit an online application using the ‘Apply for Job’ button on the City’s website.
For more information regarding the position, please contact Vicki Lummer, Director Development and Community Services on (08) 9474 0709.
Applications close at 4.00 pm on Friday 19 April 2019.
This publication is available in alternative formats on request; please contact the Customer Service Team to request alternative format type (08) 9474 0777.
Attachments:-
Fair-Work-Information-Statement.pdf-
Manager Development Services Position Description.pdf-
WA-Super-Solutions-PDS-V13.0.pdf