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City of Stonnington (View other jobs from this organisation)
First listed on: 05 February 2016
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Manager City Strategy
- Salary: Competitive remuneration including motor vehicle + monthly accrued day off
- Temporary Full Time
- 10-month contract (maternity leave cover)
- Career development opportunity, diverse & challenging portfolio, wellbeing program, excellent team
Are you a highly motivated and experienced Planner seeking an excellent opportunity to enhance your career and leadership skills? Would you like to work in a highly efficient, collaborative and innovative team environment whilst receiving fantastic employee benefits?
Stonnington is a diverse and vibrant City with a high profile. Located only five kilometres from the CBD, the City combines a dynamic mix of urban areas with high levels of development, quality open spaces and established residential neighbourhoods, plus renowned shopping strips, commercial and retail centres, and places of heritage significance.
With significant commercial and residential development, this is an excellent opportunity for a suitably skilled professional to make their mark in one of Melbourne’s premier inner urban municipalities.
As Manager City Strategy you will be responsible for facilitating the development of the overall strategic planning goals of the organisation. This includes land use planning to guide and manage future growth to the benefit and wellbeing of the Stonnington Community and provides key strategic input and lead to cross-organisational projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for staff management and coaching, research and analysis, consultation, project management and advising and representing Council.
As an employee of the City of Stonnington, you will not only have the opportunity to further progress your career and diversify your experience in a leading inner city council, but you will also have access to some fantastic benefits. You will be located in a new, modern and sustainable building with Glenferrie Rd, Malvern and High St, Armadale right outside and have the opportunity to work in a positive and supportive small team environment focused on collaboration and innovation.
You will be offered professional development opportunities and be able to participate in a staff wellbeing program nominated as a finalist both in the VicHealth and WorkSafe awards.
Additionally, you will receive annual leave loading, work for an organisation with a dedicated Green Team and be recognised and rewarded through Stonnington’s cultural development program.
As the successful applicant you will possess a relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in managing urban planning, with demonstrated commitment and abilities in community consultation and engagement. Additionally, you will have demonstrated experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary projects with a complexity of conflicting community needs and requirements coupled with specialist knowledge of strategic land use planning and its applications within the Local Government context. Your superior facilitation, negotiation, counselling, influencing and presentation skills and extensive people management experience including developing and motivating staff will assist in your success in this position.
Stonnington is a diverse and vibrant City with a high profile. Located only five kilometres from the CBD, the City combines a dynamic mix of urban areas with high levels of development, quality open spaces and established residential neighbourhoods, plus renowned shopping strips, commercial and retail centres, and places of heritage significance.
With significant commercial and residential development, this is an excellent opportunity for a suitably skilled professional to make their mark in one of Melbourne’s premier inner urban municipalities.
As Manager City Strategy you will be responsible for facilitating the development of the overall strategic planning goals of the organisation. This includes land use planning to guide and manage future growth to the benefit and wellbeing of the Stonnington Community and provides key strategic input and lead to cross-organisational projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for staff management and coaching, research and analysis, consultation, project management and advising and representing Council.
As an employee of the City of Stonnington, you will not only have the opportunity to further progress your career and diversify your experience in a leading inner city council, but you will also have access to some fantastic benefits. You will be located in a new, modern and sustainable building with Glenferrie Rd, Malvern and High St, Armadale right outside and have the opportunity to work in a positive and supportive small team environment focused on collaboration and innovation.
You will be offered professional development opportunities and be able to participate in a staff wellbeing program nominated as a finalist both in the VicHealth and WorkSafe awards.
Additionally, you will receive annual leave loading, work for an organisation with a dedicated Green Team and be recognised and rewarded through Stonnington’s cultural development program.
As the successful applicant you will possess a relevant tertiary qualification and extensive experience in managing urban planning, with demonstrated commitment and abilities in community consultation and engagement. Additionally, you will have demonstrated experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary projects with a complexity of conflicting community needs and requirements coupled with specialist knowledge of strategic land use planning and its applications within the Local Government context. Your superior facilitation, negotiation, counselling, influencing and presentation skills and extensive people management experience including developing and motivating staff will assist in your success in this position.
Submitting your application
For further information on how to apply contact the Council’s Recruitment Officer on Ph: 03 8290 1333.
For position related queries, please contact Stuart Draffin on Ph: 82903321
Applications close: 21/02/2016
A Position Description is attached below for your perusal which includes the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria as part of their application. To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
For further information on how to apply contact the Council’s Recruitment Officer on Ph: 03 8290 1333.
For position related queries, please contact Stuart Draffin on Ph: 82903321
Applications close: 21/02/2016
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 21 Feb 2016
- Location:
- VIC - Malvern
- Work Type:
- Contract/Temp
- Category:
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Infrastructure
Management/Leadership
Stakeholder Management/Engagement
Strategic/Statutory Planning
Town Planning/Heritage
Urban Planning/Design