Team Leader Development Assessment

About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.The purpose of the role is:

• Lead, supervise and co-ordinate the activities of the Development Support Team to ensure the team consistently works to meet its targets and commitments against their individual or team work or performance plans and Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans.
• Motivate and inspire the team, coach and develop staff, facilitate partnerships across Council and help solve problems and resolve issues, and model achievement of goals and commitments.
• Driving exceptional internal and external customer service and is responsible for delivering high quality business administrative support to the Development Assessment Team, directly assisting the Development Assessment Managers including improving corporate systems and processes.

Please read the to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.$86,380.32 to $96,746.52 + 11% SuperannuationSome of the required skills, experience and qualifications1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and extensive experience in providing high level administrative support.
2. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team with a high level of initiative and motivation.
3. Supervisory experience including managing workflows through a high-volume administrative team, providing guidance and monitoring performance.
4. Experience in business papers and public meeting minutes functions.EnquiriesRuba Osman, Development Assessment Manager on 9335 2113Closing DateSunday 12 May 2024, 11:30PMTo subscribe to our weekly job alert emails pleaseWe recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.Eligibility for employment/Pre employment ChecksSuccessful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the website.Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.Apply NowPersonal Details * Required field * First name*

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(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsI agree and understand if I am the successful candidate, I will need to provide information for pre-employment checks if and as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copy of relevant qualifications, Driver's Licence as well as proof of work rights in Australia. Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its record as proof of verification.* * Yes

• Are there any reasonable adjustments that we can assist with, in regards to the recruitment process? If yes, please provide details.*

Do you currently or have previously worked for Inner West Council ( or any of the former Councils i.e. Ashfield, Leichhardt, Marrickville) either as an employee or agency-provided personnel?* * Yes

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Are you an Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen or have unlimited work rights within Australia? (proof will be required prior to offer if successful)* * Yes

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As part of our recruitment strategy, Inner West Council strives to appoint skilled, experienced and the most meritorious candidates who are aligned with Council's values and standards of behaviour. In this connection, we will be asking the preferred candidate for this role some questions to determine whether they have been involved in any misconduct in the last 10 years. Declarations of any prior misconduct investigation or finding will not lead to an immediate disqualification of an application. Information obtained will be used to undertake a risk assessment to review whether the preferred candidate is suitable for the role. Do you agree to respond honestly to questions asking about previous misconduct further down the track in this recruitment process?* * Yes

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• Outline your experience in Development Assessment in local government particularly in NSW and the social, political, legal and regulatory frameworks in which it operates.*
• Please give examples to demonstrate your ability to co-ordinate, supervise and lead a team and its functions to achieve outcomes that address current challenges for the IWC and its commitments to the community.*
• How have you demonstrated your commitment to and ability to deliver and embed a culture of excellent customer service within a team?*
• Please provide examples that demonstrate your strong interpersonal communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills including negotiation, mediation and facilitation skills. (Please include relevant job titles and dates). 5. Please provide examples of your high level analytical and problem solving skills with the capacity to inspire or support innovative thinking and continuous improvement.*
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Your IP address (130.176.152.149) has been logged. 9 Hits.About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is among Sydney's larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration at the centre of everything we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.