About the Role
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. Advantages
• 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 professional 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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📌 Manager Development Services (Brisbane)
🏢 Shire of Esperance
📍 Brisbane