Lead the Shire's Development Services team (Planning, Building and Environmental Health) for a two-year term, delivering strategic leadership, driving a major subdivision, and leading a Planning Scheme review that will shape Esperance for decades.
Duties
- Lead the department and set day-to-day direction for the team of nine.
- Oversee statutory and operational compliance across Planning, Building and Environmental Health.
- Manage the department's annual budget.
- Lead the review of strategic documents, including the Local Planning Scheme and Public Health Plan.
- Prepare and present reports for Council and Committee meetings.
Skills & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Environmental Health or Building Surveying.
- Proven experience leading a multi-disciplinary team in a local government setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to advocate, negotiate and mediate.
- Knowledge of statutory processes,
including the Planning and Development Act and BCA.
- Experience preparing and presenting reports to elected members and developing budgets.
Benefits
- Salary package of up to $130,000 plus super, plus employer co-contribution (up to 5%).
- Shire vehicle provided, relocation allowance, and six months' housing assistance.
- Five weeks annual leave, plus an RDO every four weeks.
- Uniform allowance and paid career development.
- Free gym and pool membership.
About the Company
Esperance sits on WA's south-east coast. With over 300 staff, the Shire is one of the region's biggest employers, running like a tight-knit community where people pull in the same direction. Culture is collegiate and supportive, with a focus on health, wellbeing, and career progression.
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