Manager Statutory Planning and Building

The City of Melville is a determined, passionate, and diverse workplace that is committed to making a difference in the community. We strive to create a workplace that fosters growth, development, and collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to succeed.Situated south of the river, the City of Melville is a diverse and multicultural community which enjoys a rich built and natural heritage, a blend of retail and business precincts, an abundance of opportunities for physical and social activity, and open spaces set within a unique natural landscape.We are looking for talented individuals to join our team as we embark on some ambitious organisational goals such as the implementation of:A Customer First approach to ensure our services, processes, and systems put the needs of our customers first;A digital strategy to ensure we have the best technology to organise, operate, and manage our information in order to enhance service delivery;An economic development strategy to help ensure a vibrant and diverse local economy; andThe City’s progressive target of Carbon neutrality by 2030!Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team as the Manager of Statutory Planning and Building in our vibrant City. We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to drive transformation, foster collaboration, and champion excellence in regulatory services.Engage in strategic planning initiatives and take charge of the daily management and leadership of the statutory planning and building services divisions, actively shaping and influencing the sustainable development landscape of our vibrant City.Offer expert assistance to the Director Planning, actively steering the day-to-day management and operations of our Planning Directorate. Ensure seamless alignment of planning and building functions with the Council's strategic vision and legal obligations, contributing significantly to our City's dynamic growth.As part of this role, you will be responsible for:Leading, managing, and mentoring the Statutory Planning and Building Services team, ensuring effective operations and delivery of regulatory services within the City of Melville.Sustaining collaborative and harmonious work teams through clear leadership, direction, and continuous improvement initiatives.Delivering clear communication of key organisational objectives and strategies, ensuring staff are informed and engaged.Fostering high performance, and ensuring timely and customer-centric responses that embody the principles of our Customer First approach.Exercising sound political acumen in providing expert advice and technical support to senior management, staff, Council, and advisory bodies on Statutory Planning and Building Services matters, including policy, procedures, and practices.To be successful in this role, you will have:Tertiary qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a relevant discipline.Eligibility for full membership to the Planning Institute of Australia.Extensive experience in town planning and building management, with comprehensive knowledge of statutory procedures and legislation in a local government context.Demonstrated effective and contemporary leadership, fostering collaborative and harmonious work teams.Current National Police Clearance, or willingness to obtain.Current 'C' Class Driver’s Licence.To learn more about the role and how it aligns with your career aspirations, please refer to the Position Description. For further queries regarding the position please contact

Peter Varelis, Director Planning: (08 9364 0985) .If you are inspired to lead or be part of this amazing and focused team, then we want to hear from you.If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date. Apply with your resume and cover letter by

Friday 16th February 2024.The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

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