Description:
Join our clients dynamic team as the Manager for Strategic Planning and lead the charge in creating a long-term vision for the community's growth and development. As a key advisor to senior management, you'll provide professional and technical insights, recommendations, and data-driven analysis to inform strategic decision-making, ensuring that Council achieves its objectives while maintaining community trust.
Key Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Architecture, or related discipline
- Extensive experience in Strategic Planning and team leadership
- In-depth knowledge of planning legislation and practice
- Outstanding stakeholder management and engagement skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to negotiate on complex matters
- Current C Class NSW Driver’s Licence
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership
- Provide visionary leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation
- Encourage professional growth and engagement of employees
- Establish strong relationships across Council and with stakeholder groups, including the State Government
Management:
- Develop and implement a business plan for the Service unit, focusing on customer satisfaction, financial budgeting, and workforce analysis
- Ensure effective management and prioritization of resources, optimizing existing systems and identifying opportunities for value creation
Strategic Planning:
- Develop, monitor, and review all strategic planning matters, ensuring alignment with State, District, and Council objectives
- Engage and supervise consultants effectively
- Educate the community on strategic planning challenges, opportunities, and decisions
Service Delivery:
- Maintain and enhance services within the Service unit's 'service catalogue'
- Conduct regular service level reviews and contribute to the performance reporting for the team
Key Corporate Responsibilities:
- Uphold Council's Vision and Core Values
- Embrace continuous improvement and best value practices
- Comply with all Council policies and procedures
- Promote a positive image of Council through excellent customer service
- Consider sustainability in decision-making, in line with Council's Organisational Sustainability Policy