Manager City Strategy

2 weeks ago

Melton, Australia Davidson Group Services Full time
Join a growth Council - currently Australia's fastest-growing

  • Deliver exceptional strategic planning outcomes
  • Be part of high performing and supportive culture


The City of Melton is currently Australia's fastest growing local government area with a vision of _A vibrant, safe and liveable City accessible to all_.

Located to the west of Melbourne, this exciting area is home to is a fast changing and growing vibrant and diverse community.

Melton's workplace is also undergoing change and measured growth to enable it to continue to deliver excellence for our community.


Responsible for Melton's Strategic Planning portfolio, the role will provide leadership across Strategic Planning, Growth Area Planning, Urban Design, Heritage and Open Space and Community Infrastructure Planning functions.

The role will be instrumental in contributing to the overall success of Council now and into the future, through the development and implementation of strategies that ensure high quality land use, development and planning outcomes for the community.

As the lead for land use planning for growth and existing areas, this pivotal role will ensure innovative planning outcomes through policy, design guidelines and collaboration.

The Manager will lead a welcoming, supportive, contemporary and flexible work environment where staff are engaged and valued.

The Manager will collaboratively partner with both internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and deliver innovative projects, including facilitating major development through effective partnerships with developers and service authorities within State Planning Policy.


You will be adept at forming credible and collaborative relationships, including Government departments and agencies, community groups, peers, and other key stakeholders.

You pride yourself on your strong consultation, presentation, and communication skills, and ability to develop and inspire great outcomes from your team.

With a tertiary degree in Urban Design/Planning or a related discipline, you will be politically astute and have a sound understanding of the economic, environmental and social dynamics of a growth council.

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