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Team Leader (Major Projects) is where innovation meets community impact! In this role you'll lead transformative initiatives, driving excellence in statutory Planning Services. Your leadership will shape a customer-centric culture, fostering cross-functional partnerships to achieve ambitious goals. Leading a team of dedicated planners, you'll navigate complex applications with skilfulness, ensuring quality and timely outcomes. Championing efficiency and process improvement, you'll propel our organization towards greater effectiveness.
Join us in shaping the future of our community, where every decision contributes to the growth of the beautiful Yarra Ranges municipality.
What you'll bring to our team
- Degree: Town planning or a related discipline and Knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations,
- Experience: Substantial experience in statutory planning or strategic planning with at least 2 years of previous experience dealing with major applications, developers and the community. Have a strong appreciation of strategic objectives and the link to planning controls
- Leadership: strong Team Leadership skills, excellent written and verbal communication and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and empower a team of driven town planners
- Results Orientation: Set high goals, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement within the team.
Why you'll love working with us
At Yarra Ranges Council, we offer truly flexible working arrangements, including the option for in-office and remote work. This means you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the support and collaboration of a team-based environment, as well as the freedom and flexibility of working from home.
- Option to take up a monthly RDO.
- Full-time permanent position (76 hours per week).
- Salary range between $104,442 - $116,870 (Band 7) per annum, plus 11% superannuation.
Why Wait? Take the next step in your career and apply now!
To apply, please attach a Cover Letter outlining your experience, skills and why you would like to join our team, along with a copy of your Resume.
We value transferrable skills, not just experience and qualifications. We know that successful candidates may not possess every qualification, yet they bring the right transferrable skills, attitude, and our values. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the job criteria, as you can leverage your lived experience and skills in a way that helps us see your potential.
Not quite the role you're looking for? Visit our Careers at Yarra Ranges page to find your next role.
Contact for enquiries, adjustments, or support: David Young, Executive Officer - Planning Services, on 03 9294 6***
Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 24th March 2024.
Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening as part of the process which may include depending on the position a Police Check, Working with Children Check and Medical Check.
If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Team at .au or have a chat with the Hiring Manager above.
About Yarra Ranges Council
As an employee of Yarra Ranges Council, you'll be joining a dynamic and supportive group, united in our passion for creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every team member and their ideas can thrive. At Yarra Ranges, we value trust, empowerment, and innovation. By coming on board, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to making Yarra Ranges Council not only the best place to work, but a leader in serving our community. We are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential and supporting you on your journey with us.
At Yarra Ranges Council, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We actively promote gender equity and equality in our workplace and practices and encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for positions with us. Our commitment is to find a balance of modern flexible work arrangements that can support your needs including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options. Additionally, we are dedicated to fostering a culturally safe workplace and to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. We invite you to join us in our mission to serve and support our community.
