About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-award-winning organisation, leading and managing our Strategic and Asset Planning Department.The Strategic and Asset Planning Department within Council plays an important role in shaping the future of the Shire. The dedicated teams within this Department bring together forward planning across a broad range of disciplines with the goal of a sustainable future for our community.The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Department in line with the organisation’s values to achieve sound, sustainable and innovative planning for our future whilst ensuring regulatory compliance.Required skills & experience To be successful in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in either town planning, environmental science, engineering, asset management or a related discipline relevant to the role; working knowledge across the wide range of disciplines within this portfolio including strategic planning, environmental planning and assessment, urban design, heritage, flood planning, transport planning, water and sewer infrastructure planning, design, and asset management.You will also possess proven senior leadership experience; be a strategic thinker with proven planning, influencing, negotiation and facilitation skills; capacity to think critically, consider evidence and analyse complex problems with a learning mindset; and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve organisational goals whilst fostering our positive work culture.For a complete list of the key accountabilities and core competency requirements for the role, please download the Position Description.Key accountabilities includeProvide leadership and mentoring to support and develop staff, communicating clear forward work programs, responsibilities, objectives and performance criteria ensuring regular feedback is provided.Ensure strategic land use plans are in place, long term infrastructure needs are identified and planned for, and resilience is built within the community through planning for flooding, coastal zone management and environmental and heritage protection.Develop long-term infrastructure plans and financial strategies for the sustainable delivery of water supply and waste-water services and the development of new infrastructure, including adequate provision for increasing demand associated with future projected growth and asset renewals.Plan and design key public spaces, as well as monitor implementation to ensure meeting design intent and community expectations.Facilitate an integrated and holistic asset management service for Council, ensuring Council’s asset management framework, policy, strategies and procedures are developed and maintained. What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Employee health and wellbeing programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportAttractive annual remuneration packageFor further information regarding this role please contact Michael Jackson, Director Operations and Planning on 02 6566 3200.How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.To download a copy of the Position Description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.Please click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Wednesday, 30 November 2022 at 4pm.You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position DescriptionPosition Information Booklet
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