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Section Leader Planning and Delivery

Coffs Harbour City Council

Date posted: August 5, 2024

Closes: Nov 03, 2024


  • Are you a driven and outcomes-focused leader?
  • Do you want to grow your community's opportunities through the provision of sustainable infrastructure
  • An exciting leadership opportunity with our Transport and Open Spaces Group.

About the role

The Section Leader Planning and Delivery, Transport and Open Space Services leads the City's planning and delivery section, and is responsible for program development for transport, drainage, open spaces, and buildings as well as leading the delivery of the Group's capital works program.

The successful candidate will possess the skills and knowledge to provide support and effective leadership to their team, ensuring a positive and transparent approach to project delivery, and empowering their teams to lead change and innovation, in addition to managing effective, respectful, and positive relationships with key stakeholders.

This position is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ‘hands on' leader to join our organisation, and contribute to the City's liveability and services through the infrastructure it provides

For a full scope of the position and key responsibilities please refer to the position description attached.

About you?

Essential qualifications and experience include a tertiary qualification in Transport, Engineering, Construction Management or related disciplines, with experience in people leadership and transport, open space, or building development and project management, as well as a Class C Drivers Licence and a National Construction Industry Induction Certificate (White card).

What's on offer?

Attractive Package for the successful candidate

  • Competitive salary commencing at $122,222 per annum plus super
  • 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance on base salary
  • Brand new office locations at Yarrila Place!
  • Relocation Assistance (where applicable)
  • Leaseback vehicle options
  • Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
  • Coffs Coast based
  • Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years
  • Scope for performance-based salary increases

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Daniel Noble, Group Leader Transport and Open Spaces Services to discuss the role in more detail please email Daniel.Noble@chcc.nsw.gov.au

If you have any queries about your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Want to apply?

The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found on our Careers Page: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6639179

The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.

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