South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values-based leadership.We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.ABOUT THE ROLEPivotal Senior Officer Position (5 year contract)Attractive Remuneration Package + VehicleFamily-friendly workplace with flexible and hybrid arrangements availableLead and manage Council’s Strategic and Statutory Planning Services & Building and Planning Compliance teamJoin a community-focused and values driven CouncilAs Manager Planning & Building Services, you will hold a crucial position within the South Gippsland Shire Council's Senior Leadership Team.This role will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to ensure Statutory and Strategic Planning & Building and Planning Compliance are aligned with the Council’s vision, along with driving change, leading service delivery and creating a collaborative approach to our long-term plan.You will lead and mentor the Planning and Building Services department, leveraging your strong leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and develop your team. You will also provide strategic planning advice to the Council, ensuring a balanced approach between community expectations and legislative requirements.By fostering a high-performing team, you will ensure the department is well-positioned to deliver exceptional planning and building services while meeting the increasing demands and expectations of the community.ABOUT YOUAs an experienced leader with extensive expertise in both Strategic and Statutory Planning, backed by a tertiary qualification in town planning, you bring a diverse skill set to the role. You possess strong influencing abilities, empathy, and a commitment to achieving outcomes in a principled and values-driven manner, ensuring results are delivered efficiently.Your proven senior management experience in leading multidisciplinary teams will cultivate a dynamic, customer-focused culture, aligned with our organisation's priorities of community engagement and staff development to best serve the community.With a solid understanding of financial management and comprehensive knowledge of rural, coastal, urban, industrial, and commercial development, as well as environmental considerations, you will strategically plan to support the organisation's and community’s economic sustainability in the short, medium, and long term. Your leadership will play a key role in driving the South Gippsland Shire region’s economic growth and ensuring its long-term resilience.WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!Work-life balance with flexible working arrangementsRostered Days Off offered for full time rolesOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSouth Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environmentEnjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social ClubDiverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positionsMentoring, coaching and secondmentsAccess to 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramOpportunity to purchase additional leaveAnnual Enterprise Agreement salary incrementsIf you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! You must answer your questions in the fields below, please do not attach them in a separate document, doing so may affect the progression of your application. You will also be required to upload two documents, your resume and cover letter.Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE.Enquiries to: Lucas Gardiner, Director Future Communities on 03 5662 9200.Applications close Midnight Sunday 30 March 2025.Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email humanresources@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.Privacy AcknowledgmentI acknowledge South Gippsland Shire Council’s primary purpose of collecting personal information within this Job Application form will be used for Recruitment and Onboarding purposes (including but not limited to, referee checks, functional/medical assessments, psychometric assessments, working with children checks, entitlement to work in Australia, employment history checks, qualification checks and Australian Federal Police Checks). Failure to provide correct details may result in any offer of employment being withdrawn. All personal information provided in this form will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.Yes I agree to the privacy statement *Personal Details * Required fieldTitle *First name *Last name *E-mail *Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsWhat is your eligibility to work in Australia? *Australian / New Zealand CitizenNo Visa or EligibilityProviding Equal Employment Opportunity data is voluntary. Any information provided will remain confidential and is only used for statistical data.Do you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? *NoYes, AboriginalPrefer not to answerHave you suffered an injury or illness which you know or which you could reasonably be expected to have foreseen, may be affected by the nature of the work for which you are applying as outlined in the Position Description? *YesNoIf yes, please explain *Please identify which specific tasks, duties and/or responsibilities (as outlined in the Position Description) you know or which you could reasonably be expected to have foreseen may affect the injuries and/or illness you have disclosed: *I declare that the information provided above, is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I understand that failure to disclose a pre-existing injury or illness, and that condition reoccurs or worsens, in accordance with the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 2013 (section 41) I may not be entitled to WorkCover compensation for this condition *I agreeAll councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. Do you agree to abide by the above statement during your employment period at South Gippsland Shire Council? *I AgreeDo you hold a valid Employment WWCC? *YesNo, but eligible to obtainNo, and ineligible to obtainDo you hold a current Driver’s Licence? *Automatic (Class C / CAR)Manual (Class C / CAR)Probationary Manual (Class C / CAR)Probationary Auto (Class C / CAR)International LicenceNo LicencePlease tell us in up to 750 words why you’re applying for this role and what skills you will bring to the South Gippsland team? *
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