AddressFour Year Fixed Term, Full-Time
Salary: $122,000 - $140,000 per annum + 11.5% super
The Opportunity:
The City is currently seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Team Leader of Strategic Planning and Heritage services to help shape the future of our community. You will be responsible for leading the review and development of land use and Heritage planning instruments that support Fremantle’s future growth and development. You will lead a highly skilled team of Strategic Planning and Heritage experts and provide expert Strategic Planning advice and reporting to the City and the community.
Over the coming years you will lead a number of strategic priorities, including renewal of the City’s Local Planning Scheme and planning policies, a new Housing Strategy and continued roll-out of the City’s Heritage Area reviews.
Fremantle is a unique place with deep history, character and urban complexity. The Team Leader Strategic Planning and Heritage is an opportunity to provide leadership and expert advice that enhances Fremantle’s existing qualities and contributes to what will be a transformational phase in the city’s development.
You will be joining a creative and highly capable multi-disciplinary team with a strong culture of collaboration and critical thinking. The successful applicant will have a passion for cities and the potential for Strategic Planning to positively impact the community as well as the City’s operations.
Key responsibilities include:- Provide direction, motivation and support to a professional multidisciplinary team.
- Manage staff and supervise the work of the Strategic Planning and Heritage services streams to achieve agreed Business Unit targets/goals.
- Coordinate the development, assessment and review of heritage and town planning instruments and the implementation of the strategic land use and Heritage planning framework for the City.
- Provide expert advice and professional support to the City Leadership team, Elected Members and the community on Strategic Planning matters.
- Liaise and negotiate with proponents to ensure proposed structure plans, development plans and scheme amendments align with Council’s objectives.
- Tertiary or post-graduate qualification in town planning.
- Significant practical experience in the town planning profession and complex Strategic Planning matters.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and conceptual skills.
- Excellent leadership skills and collaborative skills/behaviours.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the operation of a local government authority in regard to town planning matters.
- Excellent ability to both lead and work within multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to make a positive impact on the community, then we want to hear from you!
The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.
If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.
Benefits:- Free parking and safe bike storage
- End of trip facilities
- Health and Wellbeing program
- Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your immediate family members
- Support through an Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family members.
The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all.
The City is committed to serving our community and making a positive impact on our environment. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success.
Adding to this, the role is based at our award winning Walyalup Civic Centre, that enjoys access to the heart of Fremantle, with access to some of the best coffee shops, restaurants, and bars in the world.
Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is Friday 5th of July at 5pm but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.
To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Patrick Ford, Manager Strategic Planning and City Design on 0423 283 ***.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
