Manager Statutory Planning & Regulatory Services (PL08)

Job Description

Manager Statutory Planning & Regulatory Services (PL08) Posted: 23/01/2025 Closing Date: 09/02/2025 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Darley Job Category: Statutory Planning & Regulatory Services An urban career with a rural lifestyle Make working with us work for you. Full-Time Permanent Position - Based at our Darley office We offer a highly competitive remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful applicant including monthly RDO's and full private use motor vehicle or novated lease. Moorabool is not only a great place to work; it’s also a great place to live. We support fewer in-person hours, our people are afforded ultimate flexibility that meets the needs of each individual. Job Description About Council Moorabool Shire Council is a progressive organisation that is experiencing rapid growth and surging development. With an innate focus on building a healthy, inclusive and connected community; a liveable and thriving environment and an organisation that listens and adapts to the needs of our evolving communities, by 2025, we will be recognised for advocating and supporting a strong, inclusive community that co-exists with the natural environment. Our organisation will deliver services that best serve a growing community and support a self-sustaining local economy. About the role The Statutory Planning and Regulatory Services Team plays a key role in regulating growth and development and shaping future outcomes. It is an exciting and diverse area that requires a strategic and dynamic leader to oversee Statutory Planning, Building Services, Community Health & Safety, and associated compliance. The area is technical in nature, operates in a highly regulated environment and interacts daily with community and internal/external stakeholders. The Statutory Planning and Regulatory Services Team is required to work closely with the Growth and Development Team, which forms part of the same Directorate and regularly interacts with Councillors and the Executive Leadership team. We offer an exciting and challenging career opportunity for a dynamic leader who wants to be part of a Council that values its people. Council has invested heavily in strategies, frameworks, and platforms to develop an organisational culture that ensures its people have meaningful and challenging work; that they are effectively developed and motivated to perform at their best; and their contributions are appropriately recognised and rewarded. To view the full position description, click HERE or click the link in the how to apply. For further information about the role, please contact Henry Bezuidenhout , Executive Manager Community Planning and Development (03) 5366 7100. What we offer Outstanding flexible working arrangements Monthly RDO Additional annual leave - top of band after 12 months Up to two additional annual leave days depending on leave accruals Access to three health and wellbeing days over the life of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy Payment of increments whilst on parental leave Six months of super paid on unpaid parental leave Flexibility Spread of Hours Clause instigated by the employee Updates to the Discretionary Leave Clause (now includes gender affirmation related activities, natural disaster and foster caring) Send us an email at and we can chat about all the benefits of working at Moorabool. We’d love to chat with you about our culture, development frameworks; progression opportunities; cultural initiatives; reward frameworks and flexibility opportunities. Desired Skills and Experience About you We are looking for an experienced and proactive leader that has a strong track record of driving high-performing teams and fostering a positive culture. You will have excellent stakeholder engagement skills together with relevant tertiary qualifications in Town Planning, Urban Design, Building, Regulatory Services (including Environment and Health) or a relevant discipline. When you hit the apply button you won’t be required to complete lengthy key selection criteria, instead you’ll be provided with an opportunity to pitch to Council as to why you are the best candidate for this role. To be considered for this role please submit your application including a resume and cover letter by 11.59pm, Sunday 9 February 2025. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact Lisa Grey, People & Culture Business Partner on 5366 1272. Moorabool Shire Council is proudly committed to: Being a family-friendly, gender inclusive and equal opportunity employer Promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children under the age of 18 Supporting the Human Rights Charter **Please be advised we do not accept applications through agencies** We encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability Only those with the right to work in Australia will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr