Manager Urban Strategy

7 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia W&Co Search Full time
Overview

Bayside City Council is a values-led, community-focused organisation located along Melbourne's south-eastern coastline. Known for its livability, environmental stewardship and strong local identity, Bayside is home to diverse neighbourhoods, vibrant activity centres and an engaged community. With the Bayside 2050 Community Vision setting an ambitious agenda, Council is committed to building a diverse, sustainable and inclusive future.

Reporting to the Director City Planning and Amenity, the Manager Urban Strategy leads a team of 13 across strategic planning and economic development. The role has significant visibility and influence, requiring an empathetic leader who can balance technical expertise with political acumen and clear communication.

Responsibilities
  • Guide Bayside's strategic planning agenda and economic development program, including activity centres uplift, suburban rail loop integration, trader support, and other city-shaping initiatives.
  • Provide trusted, influential advice to Councillors and the Director City Planning and Amenity, ensuring Council's responses to planning reforms and local priorities are evidence-based, strategically sound, and aligned with community expectations.
  • Lead and empower a high-performing team to deliver with clarity and process discipline, while fostering collaboration across the organisation.
  • Influence outcomes across the organisation by combining creativity, strategic leadership and clear communication.
Qualifications
  • Significant experience in urban or strategic planning, ideally within local government.
  • Strong understanding of planning reforms and land use challenges.
  • Ability to engage with councillors, government agencies, developers and community stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset with clear, direct communication; empathetic and empowering leadership to uplift team culture and drive collaboration.
Additional information

The ideal candidate will be an empathetic and empowering leader, able to uplift team culture, drive collaboration and influence outcomes across the organisation.

For more information, please contact info@wcosearch.com or call Ashley Wilkes, Director at W&Co Search, on 0448 007 653.

Applications should include a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume outlining your relevant experience. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.


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