Growth and Development

2 weeks ago

Drouin, Australia Baw Baw Shire Council Full time

Band 8: $122,681- $137,474 plus 12% super and RDO
- Fixed term contract until Dec 2026
- Play a key role in developing new communities across Baw Baw Shire

Are you someone that enjoys leading projects to achieve clear outcomes? We are looking for a strategic project lead with urban and regional planning experience to join our team at Baw Baw.

**About Baw Baw Shire Council**

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

**About the Role**

In this role you will lead a dynamic and innovative process to drive sustainable future growth in two of Australia’s fastest-growing towns. You will be responsible for:

- Shaping the future direction and implementation of Council’s urban growth areas.
- Leading a complex yet exciting project, managing consultants, and other key stakeholders to lead the review of Council’s Developer Contribution Plans.
- Representing and negotiating on behalf of Council with relevant key stakeholders such as Developers, Community and Governments.
- A degree qualification in Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering and/or a related discipline. Alternatively, equivalent relevant experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated high-level strategic and tactical thinking, planning and project management skills and commercial acumen as applied to development projects and programs.
- Experience in the development and interpretation of policies and strategies for informing the future growth and development of an urban area and innovative approaches to strategic planning.
- Extensive experience in project management and/or leading major planning projects including projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and managing consultants.

**Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire**
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.

**Further Information and How To Apply**
- Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment._

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