Manager Planning and Building Services

Join us to lead a modern, high-performing Planning and Building Services team!

Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for urban Planning and Building Services? Are you ready to shape the future of our community as a senior leader in our organisation? If so, Glen Eira City Council has the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us:

Here at Glen Eira City Council, we are a great place to work. We have high-performing teams who deliver more than 120 services. Our Employee Engagement Survey results continue to show our people understand their goals, have a strong customer service culture, and are proud to work here. We also know that our community highly values the work we do, because we have some of the highest Community Satisfaction Survey scores of any council in the state.

We strive to be a modern, future focused organisation. We are high performing, values based, customer-focused and strive for innovation. In fact, we're in the top ten per cent of most engaged aligned councils, according to our most recent Employee Engagement Survey.

Our municipality is located in Melbourne's south-east suburbs, approximately 10 kilometres from Melbourne's central business district. Glen Eira has a vibrant and diverse community which is proud of its cultural heritage. It is home to more than 141,000 people and significant Melbourne icons such as Ripponlea, the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve, Yarra Yarra Golf Course, the Jewish Holocaust Museum and much more.

We have recently embedded a new organisation structure and this role will join our high performing and connected Senior Leadership Group.

About the Role:

As our Manager of Planning and Building Services, you'll lead a recently formed, engaged and high performing team with responsibility for Statutory Planning, Statutory Building Services, and Planning and Building Customer Experience and Support. The department recently combined two high-performing teams, who consistently produce some of the best statutory planning decision times in the state.

Aimed at enhancing our delivery of service excellence to our community, you'll be at the forefront of guiding development projects, ensuring our decisions are robust and comply with the planning scheme and other regulations, and leading a customer-centric approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a senior leader in the organisation, provide trusted strategic advice to the elected Council and executive leadership team and contribute to the work of the Senior Leadership Group.
• Lead and develop one of the top-performing planning functions in the state, overseeing the assessment and approval of development applications with a focus on sustainability and community well-being.
• Manage statutory Building Services, ensuring that construction projects adhere to building codes and regulations to promote safety and quality.
• Enhance Planning and Building customer support and experience, streamlining processes, and providing personalised assistance to residents, developers, and stakeholders.
• Mentor and inspire your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Continuously evaluate and improve Planning and Building Services, leveraging data and feedback to drive positive outcomes for our community.

About You:

To support your success in this role:

• You will have relevant tertiary qualifications in a related or aligned discipline.
• Proven senior leadership experience in statutory Planning and/or Building Services, with a track record of delivering results and enhancing the customer experience.
• You are a strong team player with high political acumen, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and sound judgement
• You possess excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, and have a passion for providing exceptional customer service.
• Strong analytical skills with a strategic mindset, you have the drive and ability to lead continuous improvement and innovation.
• You have a commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.

Why Work with Us:

• At Glen Eira City Council, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that shape the future of our community
• A genuine hybrid working environment, with tailored work-from-home flexibility to accommodate your needs and responsibilities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive salary and benefits, and future opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The unique opportunity to work closely with our new incoming Director Planning and Place, with a collaborative and innovative approach to align departmental goals and strategies within the broader vision of the organisation.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking to lead the way in Planning and Building Services for an innovative and supportive local council organisation, apply now to join us at Glen Eira City Council as our Manager of Planning and Building Services. Become a part of our exciting journey towards a brighter future for Glen Eira.

For a position description or to apply please visit the McArthur website at www.mcarthur.com.au, referencing job number J4754 in the search bar.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Fiona Bain on 0404 204 ***.

Applications Close: Sunday 25th February 2024