Land Use Planning Manager

Description:

About the Role

At Council, we are passionate about who we are, and what we do. We work hard to shape a better future for our City and people. Dedicated to our vision, we are seeking a like-minded leader to join us on this rewarding journey as Manager, Land Use Planning.

As a senior planning expert, you will be responsible for leading and managing your Land Use Planning team in the preparation of strategies, policies and precinct plans (including multi-disciplinary teams) as well as assessing and processing planning proposals (Local Environmental Plans), Development Control Plans, Development Contribution Plans and negotiating Voluntary Planning Agreements to support the ongoing renewal and development of the City.

This is a key management role responsible for the management and development of a team of professionals.
Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate, lead and manage employees to deliver innovative and effective land use planning strategies to achieve specific outcomes identified in the Community Strategic Plan and Council’s Corporate Plan.
• Provide specialised and strategic land use planning advice on priorities and emerging issues to achieve the Council’s vision and strategic outcomes.
• Undertake program planning, prepare and manage service and project budgets through effective resource and project management to ensure emerging priorities are appropriately addressed.
• Lead and manage the integration of land use and strategic information and programs to ensure coordinated solutions and maximised outcomes. Integrate land use planning with urban design, transport, environment (including flood management), social and economics.

About You
We are interested to hear from individuals with extensive experience with leading integrated city planning and urban planning. Pivotal to this position is the ability to influence, communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with internal and external senior stakeholders. Therefore, the successful individual will need to have exceptional interpersonal skills in leadership, coordination, negotiation, consultation, teamwork and change management.

Additional requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in town planning, urban design or a related discipline. Post-graduate qualifications in business and/or project management is highly desirable.
• 7+ years’ experience in delivering innovative and effective land use plans and strategies, with a proven track record in achieving strategic outcomes.
• 7+ years’ demonstrated experience in leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams and delivering services to a high standard to meet financial and other business performance criteria.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating land use planning with urban design, transport planning, economic development, environmental outcomes and social outcomes to inform statutory and strategic plans.
• Demonstrable detailed understanding of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the designated area and the ability to practically apply this knowledge.