Director of Planning and Community Development

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and shape the future of a vibrant community?

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Director to lead our dynamic staff in the Planning and Community Development Department. If you’re passionate about driving meaningful change, fostering community collaboration, and overseeing diverse, high-impact services across a growing region, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

As the Director, you will steer a broad portfolio that includes strategic planning, economic development, community resilience, waste management, environmental health, and more, while working closely with the General Manager, Mayor, Councillors, and senior management. This is a pivotal leadership role where your ability to inspire, manage resources, and deliver results will be critical to shaping the region’s future.

• Generous salary $225,582 Total Remuneration Package (TRP)
• Flexible working arrangements, 35 hours per week, 9 day fortnight
• Comprehensive benefits: Access to salary packaging options and a vehicle for private use in line with Council’s policy
• Impact and leadership: Influence key decisions and policies shaping the region’s growth and sustainability.
• Professional growth: Ongoing development and opportunities to expand your skills in project management and leadership.

Position Overview

In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee a wide-ranging remit across:

• Strategic and Statutory Land Use Planning
• Economic Development and Tourism Strategies
• Community and Cultural Development
• Environmental Management and Waste Services
• Local Government Regulatory Functions

As Director, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Advising the General Manager, Mayor, and Councillors on key strategic matters
• Managing key relationships with community members, businesses, and government agencies.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team while fostering innovation and change.
• Overseeing the delivery of quality services in planning, waste management, environmental health, building regulation, and more.
• Championing the Council’s vision, values, and ethical standards across all operations.

To succeed in this role, you will need a highly advanced level of leadership, business acumen, and the ability to engage and influence across diverse sectors. We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Business, Planning, or a related field.
• Significant experience in senior leadership roles within local government or a similar setting.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic outcomes through effective resource management, financial oversight, and people leadership.
• Strong skills in communication and collaboration, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build effective partnerships.
• A solutions-oriented approach to solving complex challenges, driving results, and achieving organisational objectives.

Selection Criteria

To apply for this role, please address the following criteria in your cover letter:

1. Leadership experience: Proven senior level government experience in leading a directorate to deliver community outcomes.

1. Excellent communication skills and high-level stakeholder management experience.

1. Financial management: Senior level budget development and oversight, including resource planning and management, and financial reporting.

1. Comprehensive experience with legislative compliance in a government setting.

1. Commitment to ethics, integrity, and positive workforce culture.

Join Our Executive:

If you’re an accomplished leader with a passion for sustainable community development and want to shape the future of a diverse region, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your resume. Send your application by email to [email protected] or by post, marked "Confidential," to the Human Resources Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474.

Contact the Human Resources Manager on 02 6632 1611 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion and position description.

Kyogle Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, people living with disabilities and indigenous Australians.

Applications close 4pm Friday 14 February 2025