Development Manager

Lead Strategic growth in a thriving regional community

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for planning and the environment? Swan Hill Rural City Council is seeking a dynamic Development Manager to lead integrated planning, building, and environmental initiatives that shape the future of the region.

We are looking for a visionary leader to take the reins as Development Manager.

Your Role

As Development Manager, you will:

• Drive long-term strategies across Statutory & Strategic Planning and Environment
• Lead a high-performing team and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Deliver sustainable, well-planned development that enhances liveability and prosperity
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders and the community

What you bring

• Formal qualifications in Town Planning or related discipline
• At least 5 years' experience in strategic and/or statutory planning
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven success managing multi-disciplinary planning projects
• Experience with planning scheme amendments and policy development
• Experience in budgeting, resource management, and customer service
• A current Driver's Licence
• A current Police Check, no longer than six months old is essential prior to employment.

About the municipality

Enjoy endless sunsets, weekend country and river getaways and live in a thriving community with a great range of entertainment, retail and dining options. You will be tempted by an abundance of fresh produce the Mallee is famous for, enjoying wide open spaces and diverse natural assets including the Murray River, lakes, wetlands & forests. To learn more about Swan Hill please visit and Swan Hill Resident Guide

Why you will love working with us:

• Salary: Total Remuneration ranging from $150,000 to $170,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• Generous Superannuation: Enjoy a superannuation rate of 15%.

Employee Benefits:

• Active social club, staff events, and corporate wellness programs (e.g. subsidised gym memberships)
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Four weeks annual leave
• 12 days sick leave
• Annual leave loading paid at 17.5%
• Long service leave pro-rata after seven years
• Flexible work arrangements like work from home, and flexibility in hours and days of work
• Additional compassionate and carer's leave
• Purchased leave model of employment
• Salary packaging options including superannuation salary sacrifice

Council is also committed to career development and offers regular internal training programs, mentoring and leadership programs, and subsidised higher education and study leave.

Applications Deadline

• Applications close 12 noon, Monday, 21 July 2025.

How to apply

To apply for a position at Swan Hill Rural City Council, please follow the steps below:

1. Download the Position Description -Visit to download the relevant Position Description.

2. Prepare your application -Your application must be submitted by the advertised closing date and include the following documents:

• Cover Letter - Introduce yourself and specify the position you are applying for.
• Statement Addressing Key Selection Criteria - Respond to each key selection criterion listed at the end of the position description. Clearly explain how your qualifications, experience, skills, and knowledge meet each criterion.

Note: Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered.

• Current Resume - Provide a current resume detailing your employment history, education, relevant experience, and skills.

3. Submit your application

• Click the 'Apply Now' button on the job listing.
• Upload your Cover Letter, Statement Addressing Key Selection Criteria and Resume.
• Complete the application form and click submit.

Applications Deadline

Applications close 12 noon, Monday, 21 July 2025.

Enquiries

Any further enquiries can be directed to Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
Phone:

We look forward to hearing from you soon