Address- Permanent full-time position available NOW!
- Lead our City Planning Team and be part of a progressive, fast paced & community-focused organisation with a vision and drive for place based planning, design excellence, creating vibrant spaces and continuous improvement
- Salary between $153,969 - $184,857 (including super)
- Flexi Time + Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Leaseback vehicle option + Onsite Parking
About us:
We are the City of Transformation, where we value excellence, courage, curiosity, and collaboration.
The Burwood Council area is a hub of Inner West Sydney and is identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State Government. It is a cosmopolitan destination with a thriving business and retail centre with a strong and vibrant future.
Our progressive community enjoys well designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and cafe scene.
At Burwood our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.
Read on further if you would like to join us.
Your Position:
You will be responsible for leading our City Planning Team which will require you to innovate, envision, translate and interpret urban renewal, master plan and place making outcomes into effective planning policy whilst fostering innovation, change and high performance in a progressive, fast paced & community-focused organisation.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:-
- Visioning, developing, and implementing a quality planning and development framework for the Burwood LGA, which promotes design excellence, active, safe and high-quality spaces.
- Providing high-level expertise, advice, and direction in preparing and implementing Strategic Land Use, Planning, Development, and Urban Management Strategies, Plans, and Policies.
- Managing projects, including coordinating and overseeing the work of consultants.
- Finding planning solutions that consider the natural, built, social, and economic environments.
- Driving design excellence and creating vibrant spaces.
- Providing high levels of customer service to all stakeholders.
- Actively monitoring and managing the team's work and performance.
- Committing to best practices, continuous improvement, and fostering a great team culture.
To be successful in this role you will have:-
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or equivalent
- Extensive working experience as a Strategic Planner
- Extensive management and leadership experience within a complex, challenging and changing environment
- Extensive experience in providing high level expertise, advice and direction in preparing and implementing Strategic Land Use, Planning, Development & Urban Management Strategies, Plans and Policies
- Extensive experience in providing high level expertise, advice and direction in preparing and implementing Environmental Planning Instrument / Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plans changes
- Extensive experience in project management in relation to developing, co-ordinating and managing projects, including the management of consultants.
- Extensive experience in applying legislation and processes associated with the NSW planning & development framework, along with the technical aspects of the position, its purpose and accountabilities
- Knowledge and experience in business practices including corporate planning, budgets, risk management, WHS and reporting
- Knowledge of change management principles with experience in process, system and team culture improvements
- Highly developed decision making, time management, customer service, research, analysis and report writing skills
- Highly developed interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to influence, mediate and negotiate solutions and situationally appropriate outcomes
- Ability to represent Burwood Council in public forums in a professional and knowledgeable manner
- Be a forward thinking and solutions focused individual who actively strives for continuous improvement and is capable of leading change and performance improvement
- Ability to apply Codes of Conduct, EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles whilst always acting with professionalism, integrity and probity
Key Requirements:
- COVID 19 vaccination for all employees (2 Vaccines)
- Willingness to complete pre-employment screening which may include: a pre-employment medical examination (including drug & alcohol testing) and National Police check
- Current NSW Class C Driver's License
- NSW White Card / General Construction Induction card
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Town Planning and extensive working experience as a Strategic Planner or equivalent
Culture & Benefits:
- Flexible/Hybrid working options
- Flexi time arrangements
- Health & Well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, ability to join fitness passport)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Annual award rate salary increase
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Enquiries:
Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Ryan Cole, Director City Strategy (02) 9911-9***.
How to apply:
Please click on "Apply for this position" and follow the steps.
Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.
Closing date:
Sunday, 14 July 2024 at 11.59pm
At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.
In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.
