Director Planning & Place

Division: Planning & Place

Business Unit: Planning & Place

Title: Director Planning & Place, TRP Contract - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

 Competitive Salary Package (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 
As one of the largest employers on the Northern Beaches, we are dedicated to building a dynamic and engaged workforce that collaborates with our community to shape our future. Our council is modern, multi-award-winning, and deeply committed to excellence in service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
• Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment 
• High level of technological innovation and systems 

As a member of the Chief Executive Team, the Director, Planning and Place, leads and manages the Planning and Place Division in delivering excellence in client service delivery and achieving results for the Northern Beaches Council and Community. 

Our opportunity:
The key focus areas of this role include: 

• Providing effective leadership and management of the financial, performance and resource functions of the Planning and Place Division, which includes Strategic and Place Planning, Development Assessment, Environmental Compliance and Place and Economic Development.
• Driving the overall strategy and planning regarding Council’s programs for regulation and enforcement, development applications, sustainable land use and design development, and economic and business development to ensure that Council achieves excellence in service delivery to the community.
• In collaboration with the other members of the Chief Executive Team, contributing to the development of Council’s strategic direction through the development and implementation of community and operational plans and delivery programs.

About you:
We’re looking for a strategic leader to join our dynamic team.  You’ll bring a collaborative and driven approach to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

The ideal candidate will have a wealth of experience in senior leadership positions, ideally within the local government or a related public sector setting. They should demonstrate a proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and effective stakeholder engagement. 

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities are essential for success in this role. A strong commitment to fostering workplace diversity, promoting inclusion, and ensuring psychosocial safety is paramount. The successful candidate will embody these values and demonstrate a dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: TBC 
• Expected Interview Date: TBC 
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: TBC 

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.