Manager Strategic Planning And Prosperity

• Organisational wide strategic focus
• Opportunity to shape the future direction of Northern Grampians
• Flexible working environment

Position Manager Strategic Planning and Prosperity
Job Type Full Time
Tenure Permanent
Location Stawell
Package Senior Executive Officer
Position Description
Closing Applications close Monday 6 May 2024About Northern Grampians Shire CouncilThe Northern Grampians Shire sits in the south-east of Victoria’s Wimmera Southern Mallee Region, Ballarat 110 kilometres to the east and Melbourne 220 kilometres to the south-east.Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across three key worksites and employs people to provide services and governance to local communities including Stawell, St Arnaud, Halls Gap and Great Western. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values.Council is now seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of Strategic Planning and Prosperity to join our dynamic team.The work of the Department aims to foster economic growth through facilitating investment, enhancing business sustainability and community resilience, as set out in Council's strategic documents.Reporting to the Director Strategy, Prosperity and Engagement, the key opportunities of this role will include.

• Lead services that foster economic growth and community resilience, as set out in Council’s strategic documents including renewable energy developer liaison and engagement, strategic land use and development planning, precinct and master planning, community Planning and development, business and tourism services and program, resident and workforce attraction and investment attraction.
• Foster collaborative and positive partnerships and relationships with the community, local and regional government departments, agencies, and service providers to underpinning economic development initiatives.
• Proactively monitor and lead the development of available funding opportunities to deliver the Departments services.

Leading a team of around 20 staff, this is a role with huge scope to make your own and set the future direction of Northern Grampians Shire.If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Nick Kelly on 0497 476 548 or emailApplications close Monday 6th May.Why join us?In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
• Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.