The role

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Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services

Crookwell, Australia

Reference: 6574739

  • Flexible work options including a 9-day fortnight,
  • 12 months reduced rent on a local three-bedroom house in Crookwell
  • Leaseback vehicle arrangements

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is calling for an exceptional Manager of Planning and Regulatory Services to join our collaborative team in the heart of the Southern Tablelands, NSW.

Nestled amidst the beauty of the countryside, Upper Lachlan boasts a rich tapestry of agriculture, fine wine, and a vibrant community spirit.

Your Role

As an integral part of this thriving environment, you'll lead our Planning and regulatory department from Crookwell, contributing to our commitment to enhancing the community's well-being.

With a passion for empowering others, you will manage and lead the operations of our Planning department under the guidance of the Director of Environment and Planning. Your knack for motivation and contemporary local government expertise will ensure our operational plan and delivery program objectives are met with finesse as you:

  • Assist in the Management of the Building, Planning, Environmental Health and Regulatory functions of Council
  • Manage building and development applications within the Upper Lachlan LGA.
  • Administer the service area in full compliance with relevant Acts, Regulations and Council policies
  • Prepare and manage department budget to meet project, operational and strategic financial obligations and targets
  • Translate the principal activities of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan into plans, programs and projects to achieve identified key performance indicators (KPIs)

What's needed

Crucial to your success will be your extensive experience in Building Surveying, Planning, Regulatory Control, or similar roles. Paired with your proven experience in managing teams, and ability to foster a collaborative working environment that delivers results will be what sets you apart from your peers. Additionally, if you bring prior expertise in project management and execution, along with an innate strategic acumen, we eagerly await your application.

To find out more, visit our careers site to download the PD and to apply at: https://upperlachlancareers.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6574739

Applications Close: 17 May 2024

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PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As part of Council’s employment policy, all new employees are required to satisfactorily complete a medical examination undertaken by a practicing medical officer of the employee’s choice and at Councils expense.  The results of the medical examination shall be kept confidential.  The purpose of the medical examination is not to determine the success or otherwise of the applicants employment, and is in the interest of the prevention of industrial injury and to identify any existing injury or incapacity.

HOURS OF WORK

The majority of Council’s salaried staff is employed on a 9-day fortnight of 70 hours per pay period.  Council’s wages staff works a 9-day fortnight of 76 hours per pay period.

PAY ARRANGEMENTS.

Employees are paid on a fortnightly basis with the pay being deposited directly into an account nominated by the employee.

LEAVE PROVISIONS

All leave provisions are in accordance with the current Local Government (State) Award and all relevant federal legislation.  Leave provisions include Sick Leave, Carer’s Leave, Annual Leave, Long Service Leave, Parental Leave.  Casual employees have limited entitlement to paid leave.

INTERVIEW EXPENSES

Council will pay reasonable travelling and out of pocket expenses to applicants attending an interview for the position and must be agreed prior to accepting the offer of interview.  Should an applicant be offered the position and the applicant declines it, the applicant will not be paid travelling or out of pocket expenses.

TELEPHONE

Should Council require the position holder to be contactable for out of hour’s emergencies and Council business, Council will provide a mobile phone under the current Council usage plan.  In such cases Council may require the after hours contact number to be listed in Council’s section of the telephone directory.

SUPERANNUATION

Superannuation is available to employees through their current or any approved fund of the employee’s choice.  Council also pays occupational superannuation on the employee’s behalf.

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    Known for its agricultural and fine wine industries, history, and picturesque countryside. The area offers the best of regional and rural living as well as close proximity to cities such as Goulburn and Canberra.

  • Staff Benefits

    We pull our values from the community we serve. We are enthusiastic about culture in our workplace. Family and inclusivity are deep-seated in our culture and we work hard together to make our people proud.

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