Moree Plains Shire Council – Manager Planning & Regulatory Services
Planned Resources - Town Planning & Urban Design Recruitment – Melbourne VIC
$124,935 - $143,647 a year
Moree Plains Shire is home to a agile and progressive community, boasting strong agricultural industries in cotton, grain, oilseeds and livestock.
With a population of 13,000 people, the Shire is home to extensive manufacturing and support industries, and to well-developed cultural, educational, sporting, recreational and social opportunities.
The Role
The Manager Planning & Regulatory Services is responsible for providing leadership across multiple functions including town planning, environmental health, and ranger services.
What you'll be doing
You will lead a team of 11 staff across Planning & Regulatory functions.
You will provide day-to-day leadership, set priorities and drive service improvements (like digitisation and streamlined processes).
The manager will also influence team design and workforce planning, with a genuine opportunity to build a high-performing team.
, while overseeing key operational and community-facing activities such as development planning, environmental health, ranger services and animal management and biosecurity (weeds).
What we're looking for




We're seeking a contemporary leader who combines strong people management with credible town planning expertise and a passion for service improvement.
The ideal candidate will bring:
Proven leadership experience, preferably in a local government or public sector environment
A strong statutory and/or strategic planning background (e.g. Senior Planner/Team Leader experience), with the technical depth to guide decisions and mentor staff.
Experience working within the NSW planning framework, or the ability quickly apply knowledge from another Australian jurisdiction.
A proactive approach to change leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset
Strong people and operational management skills, including the ability to build capacity and positive team culture
Clear and confident communicator who can work constructively with internal stakeholders, customers and the community
What's on offer
Salary range of $124,935 to $143,647 + superannuation
Private use vehicle
Relocation support – where applicable
Salary sacrificing options available including the ability to package rent.
A hands-on leadership role with the scope to shape the team, drive process improvement and deliver key projects
Genuine pathway to Executive level roles e.g. Director roles
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📌 Moree Plains Shire Council – Manager Planning & Regulatory Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Planned Resources - Town Planning & Urban Design Recruitment
📍 Melbourne