Manager - Planning & Investment

Job Description

The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie. The role will: The Manager Planning & Investment is an exciting and diverse role that requires a strategic and dynamic leader to ensure the achievement of corporate and departmental objectives identified in the Council Plan, strategic direction set through annual business plans and service specific goals. The Planning & Investment team play a key role in regulating growth and development and shaping future outcomes for the Strathbogie Shire. Key responsibilities: Provide leadership and direction to staff with particular focus on efficient and effective use of physical, financial and information resources. Provide senior specialist advice on planning matters to senior staff and the Planning and Investment team as required. Manage the development and preparation of the Planning and Investment department annual budget ensuring regular reporting of performance against budget as required by the Director Community and Planning. Develop, maintain and review Council’s relevant strategic plans as required. Provide input into the Planning and Investment Business Plan, Council Plan, Budget and other Council plans as requested. Proficiency required in the application of theoretical or scientific approaches in the search of solutions to new problems and opportunities which may be outside the original field of specialization by the employee. Extensive knowledge of environmental legislation including the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Environmental Protection Act 1970, the Local Government Act 1989, Local Government Act 2020 and other relevant Acts and Statutes. Well-developed understanding of business planning practices. Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council…. We understand the need for flexibility and can offer: Negotiated hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home. Option for working more hours over less days (e.g., 9-day fortnight). Negotiated start and finish times. Negotiated work sites. We have generous leave entitlements including: 3 additional days of Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements. 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure. Long service leave available pro rata after five years, and transferable across local government organisations. Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave. Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually. Parental Leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with option to be taken at half pay. We value your health and wellbeing and offer: Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Income Protection Scheme for all employees. Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries. Access to Local Government Employees Health Plan. We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including: Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions. Access to study leave. On the job training. And the bonuses: Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement. 17.5% Leave Loading paid annually as a lump sum ‘Christmas bonus’. Recognition awards for years of service. For further information about this position, please contact Rachael Frampton, Director - Community & Planning, on 5795 0000. Please apply through our website at Careers at Council | Strathbogie Shire and complete an online application form. Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered. Applications close 9am, Monday 17 February 2025. Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr