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Strategic Planning Lead
- Leadership position
- Located in Greensborough
- Permanent role
About Nillumbik
The Shire of Nillumbik is located 25 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Shire covers an area of 430 square kilometres with the southern boundary of the Shire being the Yarra River, and the North-Eastern boundary extending to the Kinglake Ranges. Nillumbik Shire Council offers its community a wide range of services from all of life stage care and development programs, environmental, leisure and recreational opportunities, through to vibrant tourism, cultural and artistic programs and events, and includes a state-of-the-art waste management system and infrastructure. Feedback from staff about why they enjoy working at Nillumbik is about the people, helping our community and the diverse and ever changing landscape of Local Government.
About the Role
The Strategic Planning Lead manages a highly skilled team working and collaborating across Council and the community to develop and deliver strategies, plans and policies that position, advance and achieve Council's land use planning, environmental, social and economic goals and objectives in working towards meeting current and future needs of the community.
Duties
- Contribute to the development and implementation of, and provide specialist advice to the Executive Manager, CEO, Council and Executive team, on key land use planning and related strategies, plans and policies that underpin the successful and integrated delivery of Council's goals and objectives.
- Provide effective and successful management and guidance from inception to delivery of strategic projects, including ensuring effective consultation and engagement with stakeholders is undertaken and projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Contribute to and lead strategic initiatives and projects and prepare briefing papers and reports for the Executive Manager that support effective dialogue, decision-making and collaborative outcomes.
Skills and experience
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, manage and empower teams working to develop and implement Council strategies, plans and policies that meet the needs of Council and the community.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, policy development and project management and an understanding of best practice and future-focused urban planning.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to present to small and large groups.
Benefits
- On the job skill development / coaching
- In-house training programs
- Free onsite parking
- Health and Well-being Program
- Flexible Working Conditions
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact Rosa Zouzoulas on 9433 3270 for a confidential discussion. www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Applications close at 10pm on the Monday the 9th of December and applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application at the time it is submitted. If you have not received confirmation within 12 hours, please contact Human Resources on (03) 9433 3253
Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and strongly encourages applications from people from all walks of life. We believe diversity of thinking fosters innovation and delivers better outcomes for everyone, and we value a workforce that's a match for our diverse community.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position (which may include police records checks).
Applications Close: 16 Dec 2019
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