Are you a leader with experience working in planning and/or environmental assessment? Do you like a fast-paced work environment and critically analysing information to make decisions? Do you have exceptional communication and people skills? Then the role of Director in the Statutory Planning Division is the job for you! The Statutory Planning Division is responsible for facilitating development outcomes across the ACT by assessing and determining development applications, administering environmental impact assessment processes, administering the ACT leasehold system, providing advice to the community and industry on development matters, and assisting the ACT Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal in its review of decisions and providing advice to the community and industry on development matters. We value people with innovative and creative ideas, who communicate with candour and respect, and who have the motivation to drive people to ensure good planning outcomes. The Director is responsible for leading a team and collaborating internally to provide accurate and timely advice on the ACT planning system to community and industry. The role will also require flexibility and adaptability to respond to a range of requests. This recruitment may be used to fill similar roles within the Division depending on best fit for candidate. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other requirements Experience in management of technical staff in a team environment would be highly desirable. Qualifications or significant work experience in natural resource management, environmental sciences, town planning, architecture, urban design or environmental law would be highly desirable. Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period from 5 January 2025 to 3 April 2026.This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. How to apply: Applications from potential candidates must include a Two page pitch outlining why you are the best for the role Curriculum Vitae Contact details of at least two referees Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available for a period from 5 January 2025 to 3 April 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.