Manager, Land Use Operations | Full-Time Permanent

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $95,746 - $109,072 plus superannuation
Position No: 49504
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 January 2024
Contact Officer: Darren Gerrard on **************@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 7***

Details: Licensing and Compliance is seeking a highly motivated person to join the Public Land Use team. Licensing and Compliance comprises of three teams: Land Use Licensing, City Rangers and Investigations.

The Land Use Licensing Team is responsible for administering the temporary use of public unleased land in the Territory, in accordance with the Public Unleased Land Act 2013 and the Planning Act 2023. The team works with the community and other government agencies to support activities, such as private and community events, construction and commercial operations.

This position joins an existing ASO6 manager position within the team, providing technical and administrative advice to the unit, and other stakeholders in relation to public Land Use, additionally coordinating the development of team members, as per attached Position Description.

Your responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the approval and ongoing management of long term / complex public and commercial use, of unleased Territory land for example waste bin / charity bin permits, community facilities such as BMX tracks, long term temporary car parks, other long-term permits (up to 3 years) where alternate land tenure arrangements are being finalised.
• Prepare permit / licence agreements and associated conditions, in reference to legislation, stakeholder consultation outcomes and Governmental policy, for long term Land Use arrangements;
• Manage a proactive monitoring, compliance and debt reporting program, associated with unapproved / approved public Land Use;
• Develop and maintain electronic management systems, such as online bookings, payments and database systems, required to support the Land Use function;
• Manage the Land Use team, day-to-day operations and HR matters in order to make best use of available resources. Provide an advisory role for the team on Land Use issues, as required;
• promote a working environment which is conducive to team building, mutual support and cooperation amongst staff;
• Provide input into the development of standard processes, legislation, policy and guidelines;
• Provide input for Governmental responses, such as ministerial correspondence, reports etc. for long term / complex Land Use matters, as required.

Note: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process to be used to permanently fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position’s workplace is designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Applications should include:

• A two-page statement (Maximum), addressing the numbered Selection Criteria listed in the ‘WHAT YOU REQUIRE’ section of the Position Description.
• A current curriculum vitae
• Contact details of at least two referees

Applications should be submitted via the apply now button.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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