About Council
Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. With an innate focus on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the needs of our evolving communities, by 2025, we will be recognised for advocating and supporting a strong, inclusive community that co-exists with the natural environment. Our organisation will deliver services that best serve a growing community and support a self-sustaining local economy.
About the role
This is an exciting, high-profile role which provides a career opportunity to manage and oversee Moorabool's Growth and Development function and play a leading role in planning and directing the future growth of Moorabool Shire. Responding to State Government strategic direction on housing targets and delivery will be a key component of this role and aligning it with Council's long-term strategic vision, which guides future land use and development outcomes.
To achieve this, we are seeking a highly experienced career professional that is also an enthusiastic and motivated leader to join our senior leadership team.
To view the full position description, click HERE or click the link in the how to apply.
For further information about the role, please contact Henry Bezuidenhout, Executive Manager Community Planning & Development (03) 5366 1***.
What we offer
- A dynamic team culture
- We invest in our people by providing relevant learning, development and growth opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- GMHBA Health Cover
- Monthly RDO
- Social Club and Staff Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program Support
Send us an email at ***************@moorabool.vic.gov.au and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks; progression opportunities; cultural initiatives; reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have relevant tertiary qualifications in Planning, Social Sciences, Policy Development or relevant discipline.
The successful applicant will also have demonstrated leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team to achieve high productivity and a commitment to high standards of performance and process improvement in line with organisational values, standards and policies.
How to apply
Please visit our website to download and read the full PD then apply online @ https://www.moorabool.vic.gov.au/vacancies
When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you’ll be provided with an opportunity to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role.
To be considered for this role please submit your application including a resume and cover letter by 11.59 pm, Sunday 14 July 2024.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact Glenn Bench, HRBP Recruitment Specialist on 5366 1418.
Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to:
- Being a family friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer
- Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18
- Supporting the Human Rights Charter
**Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies**
We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability
Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered.