Leader in Strategic Community Development

1 day ago

Kyogle Council, Australia beBeeDevelopment Full time $120,998 - $154,950
Strategic Community Development Leader

We are seeking a visionary leader to join our Planning and Community Development Department. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change, fostering community collaboration, and overseeing diverse services across a growing region, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Overview of Key Responsibilities

As the Director, you will steer a broad portfolio that includes strategic planning, economic development, community resilience, waste management, environmental health, and more. This is a pivotal leadership role where your ability to inspire, manage resources, and deliver results will be critical to shaping the region's future.

  • Flexible working arrangements, 35 hours per week, 9 day fortnight
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Access to salary packaging options and a vehicle for private use in line with Council policy
  • Impact & Leadership: Influence key decisions and policies shaping the region's growth and sustainability
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing development opportunities to expand your skills in project management and leadership.

Key Areas of Responsibility

In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee a wide-ranging remit across:

  • Strategic and Statutory Land Use Planning
  • Economic Development & Tourism Strategies
  • Community and Cultural Development
  • Environmental Management and Waste Services
  • Local Government Regulatory Functions

As Director, your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Advising senior leaders on key strategic matters
  • Managing key relationships with community members, businesses, and government agencies
  • Leading and developing a high-performing team while fostering innovation and change
  • Overseeing the delivery of quality services in planning, waste management, environmental health, building regulation, and more
  • Championing organisational vision, values, and ethical standards across all operations

To succeed in this role, you will need a highly advanced level of leadership, business acumen, and the ability to engage and influence across diverse sectors.

Required Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for someone with:

  • Tertiary Qualifications in Economics, Business, Planning, Social Sciences, or a related field
  • Significant Experience in senior leadership roles within local government or a similar setting
  • Proven ability to deliver strategic outcomes through effective resource management, financial oversight, and people leadership
  • Strong skills in communication and collaboration, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build effective partnerships
  • A solutions-oriented approach to solving complex challenges, driving results, and achieving organisational objectives

Join Our Team

If you're an accomplished leader with a passion for sustainable community development and want to shape the future of a diverse region, we'd love to hear from you.

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