Manager City Development and Planning

Manager City Development and Planning

Base Salary Range $114,709 to $123,175 plus super

Council is seeking a suitably qualified applicant to fill the permanent full-time role of Manager City Development & Planning.

This role will allow you to showcase your suite of experiences as they relate to urban and regional planning matters along with and oversight role in managing the City’s compliance activities inclusive of building, health, parking, and companion animals, applying them in a constructive and proactive manner with the customer at the heart of the teams approach.

Reporting directly to the General Manager you will be performing in a strategic and operational capacity and be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans, programs, policies and procedures specific to the development and growth of your portfolio. As a member of Broken Hill City Council’s senior leadership team, the Manager City Development & Planning will play a key role in driving Council’s Delivery Program by providing leadership on complex issues, strategy, and operational performance.

In addition to managing organisational wide development & compliance programs, providing professional advice, and overseeing departmental projects the Manager City Development & Planning will take an active role in exhibiting and leading the Councils values and behaviours based leadership model, managing employee performance and development against that  model, and be the key contact between department staff and the Executive Leadership Team.

In the carrying out of your duties and activities you will ensure prompt, accurate and cost-effective service delivery and efficient implementation of legislative and regulatory compliance.

A key component of the position will be to enhance Council’s public image through responsive and effective liaison and communication with the community, businesses and other stakeholders.

We are seeking an individual that has experience working in small and large teams, has an excellent customer service ethos, an understanding and previous experience mentoring staff and leading by example. Your values will closely align with Council’s newly adopted values (Accountability, Perseverance, Pride, Courage & Honesty, Teamwork), and you will thrive on the opportunity to drive collaboration, innovation and enthusiasm.

The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:

• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes.
• Commitment to a values and behaviours leadership model and a preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.
• Building a culture where the ‘organisation wide’ adopted values and behaviours of the organisation are championed.
• Commitment to embracing Councils customer service framework and to ‘Think like the Customer’.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.
• Have a commitment to the liveability of our community.

Benefits working for Council include:

• Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks annual leave
• Paid long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
• Corporate Health and Wellbeing programs
• Employee growth and development opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Social Clubs

Job reference: DGM-DCS-01

Any questions about the role can be directed to Mr James Roncon, General Manager (08) 8080 3390

To apply for this role complete the form below, and provide Council with a two-page (max.) cover letter that focusses on why you are interested in applying for this role, answer the nominated application questions below and upload an up to date CV with at least two current referees.

Nominated application questions:

1. Why are workplace values important for an organisation?
2. What BHCC value/s do you connect with most and how do you demonstrate these behaviours in the workplace?
3. After reviewing BHCC’s values and behaviours, please explain how you will align yourself as a senior leader to the values and manage your team in accordance with the values.

Applications close Friday 17th July 2020 at 5pm.

Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. People from indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council’s HR Department on (08) 8080 3342 or 8080 3351.

Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.