Executive Manager City Futures
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to join Maitland City Council's Senior Leadership Team.
Description
Reporting to the Director of City Planning, this pivotal role will contribute to the planning, development, and shaping of the city's long-term growth and urban future.
As Executive Manager City Futures, you will lead the strategic direction of the city's growth, integrating land use, urban release and precinct planning, infrastructure planning, and environmental stewardship. You will play a critical role in ensuring Council delivers responsible development that supports housing supply, economic prosperity, environmental protection, and community wellbeing.
Importantly, you will ensure environmental and sustainability strategies, urban ecology, natural resource and flood planning are effectively coordinated and integrated with strategic planning priorities and Council-wide objectives.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Policy Planning & Urban data planning
* Land Use Planning & Heritage Planning
* Infrastructure contributions and planning
* Biodiversity and Natural asset management
* Estuary management & Floodplain management
* Sustainability strategy and planning
Qualifications
High level leader with tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or a related discipline and substantial local government experience in strategic planning. Proven ability to lead strategy development that balances growth with the protection and enhancement of natural environmental systems, contributing to resilient communities and delivering strong economic, planning and sustainable outcomes.
Strong leadership capability, ability to engage, influence, and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels while driving efficient, high-quality outcomes.
Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.
Benefits
* Permanent full-time role with highly attractive and competitive salary package inclusive of super and car allowance.
* Flexible working options
* Paid parental leave
* Ongoing training and development
* Health and wellbeing programs
* Additional corporate leave
* Free parking and more
EEO and Diversity
Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.
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