Team Leader Statutory Planning

7 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Public Sector People Full time

Be a part of a diverse portfolio of planning matters in a unique council setting
- Working with an established and well-regarded leadership group
- 18 Month Fixed Term Contract (12 month secondment considered)

**Team Leader Statutory Planning**

**Why work anywhere else**

With aspirations of Innovation, Trust and Empowerment driving everything we do at Yarra Ranges Council, we inspire people to create a better future through:

- Stronger collaboration across teams
- Continuously looking for better ways to deliver
- Encouraging our people to be courageous, authentic and accountable
- Improving outcomes for our community

**Why our team needs you**

We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our Planning Services Team within Council’s Development Services Department.

With a focus on developing a high level of group performance, the Team Leader has a number of significant key responsibilities: Dealing with Priority Development Projects, Create a Customer Service Culture, Drive Cross-Functional Partnerships, Drive Efficiency, Implement Improvement Efforts/Initiatives and modelling the organization’s vision and values.

Due to an internal secondment, this role will be on a fixed term, 18 month contract and would consider applicants seeking a external secondment arrangement from other relevant government organisations.

**What you’ll bring to our team**

Along with strong town planning experience and exceptional customer service skills, you will need to bring to the role:

- Qualifications and/or extensive experience in project management.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering and enabling positive planning outcomes for the community.
- Collaboratively influence and facilitate planning outcomes across all levels of statutory authorities, industry associations and businesses to deliver positive outcomes.
- Ability to liaise, coordinate and communicate with a diverse range of people both internal and external to Council.
- A solution orientated approach to resolve complex planning issues and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner.

**Why you’ll want to join us**

As part of an innovative workplace that supports and enables collaboration, our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- Industry leading, modern workplace
- Flexible working hours
- Free onsite car parking
- Close to public transport
- Activity Based Working environment
- Access to professional and career development opportunities

**Closing date: 11.59pm, Friday April 28th**

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Yarra Ranges Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2019 and our Corporate Code of Conduct.

Applicants will require the following:

- To complete a Pre-employment Police Check
- Australian licence in line with Council's Fleet Policy and Vic Road Regulations
- To meet its obligations under COVID-19 policy and OH&S Act, Yarra Ranges Council will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage.
- Yarra Ranges Council is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to conversations for all positions about flexibility that works for you, be it full-time / part-time / job-share / purchased leave. We are committed to a culturally safe workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion and to the protection of children against child abuse in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards._



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