Environment Planning Manager - Wollongong, Australia - Wollongong City Council

Wollongong City Council

Verified Company

Wollongong, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

beBee Recruiter

Description

Environment Planning Manager

Permanent Full Time

Salary up to $162,857
per annum inclusive superannuationan option of a motor vehicle equalisation allowance ($8,580pa)
OR a lease for private use of a motor vehicle.**
_(Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)_

_Recruitment No 23023_
At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community

Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here.

About the position:

***Wollongong City Council is seeking a knowledgeable and analytical Environmental Planning Manager to lead a vibrant team of professional staff to address the community's desire for climate action and a healthy natural environment.

You will provide leadership and support to a team of talented and highly motivated environmental strategy professionals. Together you will work with government and the community to plan for the net-zero emission targets set by Council.

The team is also responsible for planning, implementing and reporting on policies and strategies to improve Council's environmental planning assessments, natural asset management and community resilience.

You will provide high-level analysis, advice and technical direction on key legislative and policy matters.

The Environmental Planning Manager will advocate for the sustainable and appropriate use of the region's natural areas including the escarpment and coastal assets.

You will be responsible for ensuring the environmental strategies, plans and policies provide effective input and direction to Council's capital infrastructure program, operational budget priorities and provision of services.

You will also provide professional advice to external and internal customers as part of an effective team with a strong customer-service focus.

Your leadership, technical skills, extensive knowledge and diverse range of experience will enable you to succeed in this role.

What's in it for you?

We provide flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working, flex and RDOs you just need to ask
35 hour work week
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Access to Fitness Passport
Mobile phone Allowance
Laptop provided with position
We are valueled, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change.
We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best.

Interested?

Selection Criteria

Relevant degree qualification with extensive experience relevant to the position.
Outline your experience to lead employees and engage in ongoing improvement activities and professional development.
Provide an example of your ability to think strategically, critically, logically and innovatively to deliver strategic outcomes and organisational priorities.
Detail your high level project management skills and your ability to manage multiple projects to meet strict deadlines, budgets and deliver identified outcomes.
Tell us about your extensive experience in the design, implementation and reporting of environmental
Outline your extensive experience in stakeholder and interest group engagement relevant to environmental policy and strategy development and implementation.
Describe your extensive experience in coordination of program / project delivery by multiple organisational teams and stakeholders.
Current Class C driver's licence.

A copy of the Selection Criteria Template can be found
HERE**
Applications close 11:59pm Monday 20 March 2023

More information:

Click on the attachment below to view the Position Description.
Contact Chris Stewart, Manager City Strategy on for questions related to the job

- _Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community._