Req014-23 Manager Development Assessment

**Manager Development Assessment and Regulation**

**Full-time (35 hours) with 19-day 4 week cycle**

**Lease back vehicle option**

***We are experiencing an increasing level of investment into our towns and villages and are seeking a driven and experienced development assessment manager to join our team. A key priority is a quality customer experience and development outcomes, with our planning and development services.

With spectacular landscapes, beautiful towns and villages, and excellent schools and infrastructure, the Southern Highlands is viewed as a great place to live and work, by an increasing number of professionals and families looking for a lifestyle change. The growth and investment have created an interesting variety of planning and development projects.

Among exciting developments in Wingecarribee Shire, are:

- The large-scale Southern Highlands Innovation Precinct
- Renewal of iconic Bowral, Moss Vale and Mittagong Town Centres
- Ashbourne Estate release area, bringing housing diversity to Moss Vale
- Renwick release area, growing a new community near Mittagong
- Future work in 7 identified new release living areas
- Continuously building an even better place to live and work calls for a diverse team of passionate professionals ready for a challenge... and a Tree Change.

**About Us**

With a population of over 50,000, Wingecarribee Shire has much to offer both the individual and family alike. Only 110 km from Sydney CBD and 70 km from Wollongong, we are a relatively easy traverse for those wishing to commute to the Shire and, equally so, for those who prefer to live in the Shire whilst enjoying an occasional jaunt to the City or Coast.

**About You**:
1.Tertiary Qualification in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
2. Local government experience and extensive experience in development assessment.
3. Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams of technical professionals.
4. Proven innovative and facilitative style of management that has developed and stimulated a high performing team.
5. Demonstrated strong and engaging leadership style that has translated to responsiveness in service delivery outcomes.
6. Demonstrated experience in financial management including budget preparation and management of adopted financial management plans and associated modelling. Demonstrated experience in forecasting projected annual revenue targets and operational expenditure.
7. Demonstrated experience in the preparation of operational and delivery plans in order to achieve Council’s commitments to the Community Strategic Plan in accordance with the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework
8. Demonstrated experience in building professional relationships within the development industry and the community and the ability to demonstrate professional acumen in all business dealings with internal and external customers
9. Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory frameworks relating to Development Assessment, Civil Works Certification and Building Certification.
11. Demonstrated ability to be resilient to work pressures and demands and has analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to critically analyse issues and develop and implement appropriate solutions.
12. Demonstrated experience in the establishment of development systems to support innovation, responsiveness and ensure legislative compliance in all operational aspects of the portfolio.
13. Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external and to negotiate outcomes and resolve conflict.
15. Current NSW Class C drivers’ licence.

**Desirable criteria**
- Post graduate degree in business management and/or leadership.
- Land and Environment Court Experience including carriage of matters on behalf of Council for both prosecuting and defence of actions and also expert witness experience.
- Practical use and knowledge of Corporate Systems and Electronic Management Systems.
- Demonstrated contemporary best practice experience in Project Management and Contract Management

**The Benefits**:

- Attractive salary with professional market allowance
- Lease back vehicle
- Flexible work options, such as working from home one day a week
- A 35-hour week with a day off every 4 weeks
- Focus on Health and Well Being focus with discounted gym membership
- Opportunities for professional development and training

**How to Apply**:
Please upload your current resume and statement of claims against the essential criteria.

For further information about the role, please contact Adan Davis, Director Communities & Place 02 4868 0888

In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated.