Division Manager Strategic Planning

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

The Division Manager, Strategic Planning is a full time position reporting directly to the Director of the Planning and Environment Department and based at the Moruya Administration Office.

Your main duties will include:

• Leading the Strategic Planning Team to actively engage with the Councillors, community, and staff across the organisation and government agencies on advocacy, policy and development issues.
• Lead the Strategic Planning Team in the development, implementation and review of statutory plans, studies, policies and guidelines in relation to the strategic land use planning, coastal and floodplain management, natural resource management, sustainability education, invasive species management, and heritage planning.
• Conduct special assignments and assessments of the most complex strategic matters requiring expert knowledge and experience.
• Contribute to the development of strategies and initiatives both at the Directorate and Organisational levels.

Salary Information

An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, inclusive of a cash component, Divisional Manager Allowance, fully maintained Council salary packaged vehicle (including full private usage and 11.5% superannuation.

Appointment to this position is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

You will be an experienced manager who can confidently work autonomously and strategically to deliver on deadlines. You will have an ability to understand and assess complex technical issues. Your ability to clearly write concise reports and your specialist skills and knowledge will set you apart from the rest. Your application will demonstrate the following:

• Tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in a related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, conflict management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement concepts and ideas establishing organisational / reporting frameworks to support strategic directions.
• Ability to deliver and ensure effective people management within the Division.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Gary Bruce on 0428 915 805.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Monday 9 September 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.