Lead strategic planning and regulatory services that help shape the future of the community.

Your new company

This progressive local government organisation is committed to delivering sustainable growth, high-quality services, and positive outcomes for its community. Offering a collaborative executive leadership environment and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, this role provides the chance to make a genuine impact across a diverse and evolving regional community.

Your new role

Lead the strategic direction of planning and regulatory services for a regional local government organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive leadership role oversees planning, development, environmental health, sustainability, building services and regulatory functions, while providing high-level advice to Council and driving positive community outcomes. This is an opportunity to influence long-term growth, lead a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the future direction of a progressive local government.

- Provide strategic leadership across planning, development, environmental health, sustainability, building and regulatory services.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Council on planning, regulatory and legislative matters.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality community and customer outcomes.
- Oversee planning and development assessments, building approvals and compliance activities.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources and funding opportunities to support strategic objectives.




- Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, community stakeholders and external partners.
- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and best-practice governance standards.

What you'll need to succeed

- Extensive senior leadership experience within local government, planning, development or regulatory services.
- Demonstrated experience working within the WA planning system and planning framework.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation, local government processes and statutory compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead, develop and manage multidisciplinary teams and organisational change.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and report-writing skills.
- Degree qualification in Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline

What you'll get in return Step into an executive leadership role within local government, where you'll have the autonomy to influence strategic decision-making and drive meaningful outcomes across a diverse portfolio. Benefit from a private-use vehicle and a 19-day month arrangement, offering an excellent balance between rewarding work and lifestyle flexibility.

What you need to do now

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📌 Executive Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (City of Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 City of Perth