AddressJob No:18149
Location: Drummoyne, Sydney
Join our dynamic team at the City of Canada Bay Council and be at the forefront of shaping the future of our vibrant City.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for creating thriving communities, this opportunity is perfect for you.
About the Role
- Lead the development of land use, urban renewal, and development strategies and policies
- Provide oversight of the Strategic Planning team
- Manage planning projects and coordinate consultants and internal staff
- Advise on planning legislation and related matters
- Oversee public exhibitions, notifications, and attend public meetings
- Provide guidance to the public on planning matters
- Monitor budget and work program in conjunction with the Manager
- Collaborate with team members to create an enthusiastic and motivated environment
- Support and embed organisational initiatives
About the Person
- Significant Strategic Planning experience
- Strong supervisory and mentoring skills
- Excellent project management abilities
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated experience in community engagement
- A comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, planning reform, trends and issues in the NSW planning sector
- Relevant qualifications in urban planning or a related field
Benefits of Joining Our Team
At the City of Canada Bay, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Leaseback or vehicle allowance option
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Work-life balance initiatives, including rostered days off, health and wellbeing programs, paid parental leave and more
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture
Are you ready to take on this exciting opportunity and be a key player in driving Strategic Planning initiatives for our City? Apply now to join our team!
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Tina Kao on 02 9911 6*** or email: ********@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, Sunday, 02 June 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact April McCarthy on 02 9121 0*** or email **************@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups.
The successful applicant for this role will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they are able to meet all requirements in line with Councils COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure (once adopted), WHS requirements and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders.
“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.
