Division: PLANNING DEV & TRANSPORT

Unit: STRATEGIC PLANNING & URBAN DESIGN
Section: STRATEGIC PLANNING & URBAN DESIGN
Salary: AUD 188,868.00 per annum plus Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time position)
Employment status: Permanent
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD

Option to work under a 19 day month arrangement

At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Sustainable Sydney 2050 - developing a green, global and connected city.

Applications are invited to apply for the role of Executive Manager Strategic Planning and Urban Design in the City Planning, Development and Transport division.

An opportunity awaits you to enhance Sydney's liveability and lifestyle for residents and visitors to this global city.

The exciting and challenging role will be responsible for ensuring the City delivers high quality, timely and cost effective outcomes.

As part of the division's executive leadership team, you will: lead the strategic direction that will guide Sydney's growth; empower and support the unit's management team; continue to build a culture of team work and planning excellence; and drive a busy program of land use planning and related policy development that includes Local Strategic Planning Statement and housing strategy, implementation of the Central Sydney Planning Strategy and a net zero energy planning pathway.

With relevant tertiary qualifications and a deep understanding of Local Government, you will have proven experience in planning and sustainability needs across broad and varied community groups. You will have a track record in the successful implementation of organisational development in a complex service delivery environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have exceptional leadership and communication skills, astute political judgement and accountability in decision-making. The ability to work with a variety of key stakeholders at commercial, and local, state and federal government levels is essential.

To apply: Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and respond to the online application questions that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

This role will require a national criminal check and a pre-employment health declaration.

Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.

Applications must be made online via the City's website by 11:59pm on Tuesday 24 September 2019.

For further information contact: Graham Jahn, Director City Planning, Development & Transport on 02 9265 9945.

Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.

At the City we provide equal employment opportunity. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.