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Manager Development Services

Attractive remuneration package, including private use of a vehicle, professional development allocation, phone allowance, generous superannuation and financial benefits. Relocation assistance can also be provided.

Why work at the City of Busselton?

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Why work for the City:

The City of Busselton offers an enviable lifestyle and opportunities to be involved in meaningful work. We are a progressive and ambitious Local Government, and pride ourselves on working with our community to achieve positive outcomes. We are a responsive and agile organisation focused on continuous improvement and learning. We aim to create a bit of great in every day for our community and our employees.

About the role:

• To provide strategic leadership and management direction to achieve efficient and effective regulation to guide the desirable long-term growth and development of the City of Busselton.
• Responsible for the Business Unit Management of the Statutory Planning, Building Services and Strategic Planning business units.
• Provide specialist technical advice to staff and Council and input into various projects and planning as required.

About you:

• Passionate about delivering a great customer experience
• A motivational and experienced leader within the industry
• Thinks strategically, plans ahead and is well organised
• Able to model the City’s values which are Listening, Considered Decision Making, Appreciation, Respect and Team Work.

To Apply:

To be considered for this role you must address, the following essential selection criteria:

• Tertiary qualification(s) relevant to role and/or management/business administration.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying urban and regional planning legislation.
• Proven capacity to deal with complex planning and development issues.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and resolve complex matters.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically, and apply that thinking in a professional context.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Capacity to manage change initiatives within a public sector environment.

Applicants must also hold a current C class driver’s licence, be able to meet any COVID-19 vaccination requirements mandated for this role, and be able to provide a National Police Clearance no more than six months old.

Apply: Please visit www.busselton.wa.gov.au

Please ensure you upload a current resume and a covering letter introducing yourself and outlining how you meet the above listed selection criteria.

Enquiries: Paul Needham, Director Planning and Development Services on 9781 0476 or Human Resources on 9781 1727.

Closing date: 4.30pm, Sunday 29th May 2022