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Description

Manager Statutory Planning and Building Services – 5‑year maximum term contract.

Location: Richmond, City of Yarra, Melbourne.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager City Sustainability and Strategy, the Manager will provide inspirational leadership to the Statutory Planning and Building Services teams. The role contributes to the Council Plan through high‑quality service provision and supports governance, risk management, decision‑making and customer service using robust, contemporary methods compliant with legislative frameworks.

- Bring proven leadership and statutory planning and/or building expertise, ideally in an inner‑city environment.
- Form credible, collaborative relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
- Demonstrate strong consultation, presentation and communication skills, and the ability to develop and inspire great outcomes from the team.
- Hold a tertiary degree in Planning/Building or a related discipline with a thorough knowledge of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Building Act 1993, and be politically astute with understanding of economic, environmental and social dynamics of an inner‑metro community.





Qualifications

Essential experience in statutory planning and building, local government or an aligned sector.

Benefits

- Hybrid flexible workplace
- Leadership development and training programs
- Wellbeing initiatives and generous leave entitlements
- World‑class Employee Assistance Programme

Requirements

Position subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

EEO Statement

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports adaptable and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

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