Director Community Planning and Development Services - Shire of Capel
The Shire of Capel is a vibrant and connected community with a family-friendly lifestyle in the beautiful South-West region of Western Australia, situated between Bunbury and Busselton, in close proximity to the Margaret River region. The team embodies the Shire's HEART values - honesty, empathy, accountability, respect and teamwork. This is a critical and exciting time for the Shire, with significant projects underway including a leadership and cultural development program and an ERP implementation, and the reshaping of the organisational structure including the creation of a third directorate, driven by the growth in the organisation.
THE ROLE
The Director Community, Planning & Development Services provides executive leadership for the following portfolios: community and economic development; libraries; planning and building services; and environmental health services. Reporting to the newly appointed CEO, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and contribute to the overall leadership, governance and performance of the organisation.



A key focus of the role will be leading the development of the new Local Planning Scheme and shaping a transparent vision to strengthen the Shire's planning future.
REQUIREMENTS
If you are an accomplished senior leader with experience contributing to organisational strategy, governance and executive decision-making within a Local Government environment, we would be interested to hear from you. Significant experience in community development and strategic and statutory planning will be highly regarded, particularly where supported by a professional planning background. The successful candidate will also be an effective executive team member who can lead senior managers, build organisational capability and foster a strong culture of physical and psychosocial safety and customer service.
THE PACKAGE
base salary of $185,400
superannuation
housing allowance of $26,000
vehicle or vehicle allowance
professional development allowance
on a five-year contract
Applications will close at 4pm AWST on Tuesday 29 September ****.
Canvassing of Elected Members will disqualify.
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📌 Director Community Planning And Development Services - Shire Of Capel (Western Australia)
🏢 Beilby Downing Teal
📍 Western Australia