Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Manager Land Use & Environmental Planning


Ref No. PV1318

A fantastic opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced person to lead our Land Use & Environmental Planning portfolio to effectively manage the teams responsible for Urban Planning, Environmental Strategy and Mapping/Land Information Services

The role focusses on strategic land use planning and environmental policy. The successful applicant will be required to lead teams to effectively prepare and manage Council’s land use and environmental plans and policies in a dynamic policy environment. This will occur in a consultative and collaborative manner that addresses emerging urban issues and changing Government policy and initiatives.

Reporting to our Director City Planning, you will be an energetic self-starter with a track record of achievement and initiative and possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Land Use & Environmental Planning Unit by providing leadership, motivation, innovation and by leading the performance management process.

Essential Criteria
  • Tertiary qualifications (University Degree) in Town Planning, Environmental Science or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership skills including the motivation of staff, innovation, performance management and communication skills
  • Extensive knowledge of planning and environmental legislation and experience in related policy development
  • Demonstrated expertise in responding effectively to changing policy directions in planning
  • Demonstrated skills in developing, implementing and monitoring a financial budget
  • Ability to think analytically and to problem solve
  • Strong and demonstrated customer service focus
  • High level computer skills
  • Current NSW Driver Licence
Desirable Criteria
  • Understanding of GIS Systems
Salary: $126,066 per annum. This position offers a 4 cylinder vehicle under our Lease Back
Scheme.

Applications close: Friday 7 June 2013.

To apply for this position, please visit our website www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au click on Jobs and follow the links, or for further information contact Human Resources on (02) 9789 9667.

Jim Montague PSM
GENERAL MANAGER
To submit your application, please click on 'APPLY':

Expiration Date:

07.06.2013

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