EXECUTIVE MANAGER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
3 - 5 YEAR CONTRACT
The Shire of Dandaragan is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Executive Management Team as Executive Manager Development Services. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this key leadership position is responsible for guiding the Shire's planning, building, environmental health, economic development and environmental management functions while playing a pivotal role in shaping the future growth and prosperity of our region.
About the Role
As a member of the senior executive team, you will provide strategic leadership across the Development Services Directorate and lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for:
Strategic and statutory planning
Building services
Environmental projects and natural resource management
Economic growth and investment attraction
Development assessment and approvals
Stakeholder and community engagement




You will provide expert advice to Council and the CEO on planning, development, environmental and economic growth matters, ensuring the Shire remains well-positioned to support future opportunities and community aspirations.
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
Significant experience in statutory planning, development assessment or a related discipline
Demonstrated leadership experience within local government or a comparable setting
Strong knowledge of Western Australian planning and development legislation and processes
Proven ability to manage budgets, projects and multidisciplinary teams
Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills
Experience providing high-level strategic advice to executive leadership and elected members
The Shire of Dandaragan is an equal opportunity employer.
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