Manager Strategic Planning

1 week ago

Walcha New South Wales, Australia Walcha Council Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Are you a Strategist in Planning,
Development and the environment looking for an exciting challenge and
opportunity in regional NSW?

Walcha Council are prepared to put
together an attractive package for you.

The Position

This position is responsible for
preparing and maintaining an effective and contemporary framework of strategic
and statutory plans and policy as well as to provide specialist planning
functions of the directorate and Council. The role will be responsible for
leading the service delivery of strategic planning, development and
environmental compliance meeting Council's objectives.

For more information, please see the
Position Description when you apply.

About You

You will be the driver of Walcha's land
use strategies and oversee all development and approval functions, working
closely with our Infrastructure and Development Department.

Ensuring compliance with State &
Federal development legislation and policies, and Council's future vision, your
performance in the role, including community and government engagement,
preparation of plans and reports, strategic and operational advice and
management and development of Council's planning, compliance and development
functions will create and set a benchmark for smaller towns across NSW.

With a population of 3200 and covering
an area of 6400 square KMs, you will face challenges consistent with other
regional centers, but you will relish the chance to overcome them and continue
to provide quality of services to our community that are second to none. With
the region also undergoing a dramatic transition to be part of Australia's
renewable energy future, Council are keen to invest in a quality applicant who
can help Council, and the community, to navigate this change.

What we Offer

This is a permanent full-time position
(35 hours per week) with a negotiable starting wage based on the Local
Government (State) Award 2023.

To assist you Council is prepared to put together an attractive package which
may include housing, vehicle, mobile, negotiable renumeration, flexible working
arrangements and other benefits.

The base wage is in the range $120,000 to $140,000 depending on the applicant,
plus Superannuation etc.

You will be working as a valued member
within a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment, and your
responsibilities and actions will reflect Walcha Council's core values of
teamwork, respect, customer first focus and willingness to carry out assigned
tasks.

About Walcha Council

Small Council, Big Opportunity

Walcha Council is an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. We are
a Smoke Free workplace. Council aims to foster and encourage you in your career
to allow for progression as your skills increase. For further information about
Walcha Council please visit our website 

For More Information

Please contact Council's Manager People
& Performance – Mike Lockie on

To Apply please visit our Position Vacant
Page

Applications for this position close 8
December 2025

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