Director of Planning and Community Development

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and shape the future of a vibrant community?

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Director of Planning and Environmental Services to join our dynamic team at the Planning and Community Development Department. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change, fostering community collaboration, and overseeing diverse, high-impact services across a growing region, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

As the Director, you will steer a broad portfolio that includes strategic planning, economic development, community resilience, waste management, environmental health, and more, while working closely with the General Manager, Mayor, Councillors, and senior management. 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.

·       Competitive Remuneration

·       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's 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.

Position Overview

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 the General Manager, Mayor, and Councillors 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 Council's 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. 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 Executive:

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. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us

To apply, To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience, and qualifications make you a great fit for this position, along with your current resume. Send your application by email or by post, marked "Confidential," to the Human Resources Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474.

Contact the Human Resources Manager on or for a confidential discussion and position description.

Kyogle Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, people living with disabilities and indigenous Australians.

Applications close Friday 3 October 2025