Job Description

Moree Plains Shire Council – Manager Planning & Regulatory Services

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Planned Resources - Town Planning & Urban Design Recruitment – Melbourne VIC

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$124,935 - $143,647 a year

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Moree Plains Shire is home to a dynamic and progressive community, boasting robust 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.

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The Role

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The Manager Planning & Regulatory Services is responsible for providing leadership across multiple functions including town planning, environmental health, and ranger services.

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What you'll be doing

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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).

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What we're looking for

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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:

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- Proven leadership experience, preferably in a local government or public sector environment
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- 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.
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- Experience working within the NSW planning framework, or the ability quickly apply knowledge from another Australian jurisdiction.
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- A proactive approach to change leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset
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- Strong people and operational management skills, including the ability to build capacity and positive team culture
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- Clear and confident communicator who can work constructively with internal stakeholders, customers and the community
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What's on offer

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- Salary range of $124,935 to $143,647 + superannuation
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- Private use vehicle
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- Relocation support – where applicable
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- Salary sacrificing options available including the ability to package rent.
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- A hands-on leadership role with the scope to shape the team, drive process improvement and deliver key projects
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- Genuine pathway to Executive level roles e.g. Director roles
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📌 Moree Plains Shire Council - Manager Planning & Regulatory Services (Victoria)
🏢 Planned Resources - Town Planning & Urban Design Recruitment
📍 Victoria