Team Leader Strategic Planning

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• Lead a talented team delivering strategic planning outcomes that shape our community's future
• Full-time permanent role
• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• $132,231 - $148,320 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location:  Cheltenham

About the team

The Strategic Planning Team helps shape Kingston's future by developing strategic planning policies, projects and initiatives that respond to the needs of our growing community. Working across Council and with external partners, the team provides strategic advice and leads planning outcomes that support sustainable development across the municipality

About this opportunity

As Team Leader Strategic Planning, you will lead a team of planning professionals and oversee the delivery of Council's strategic planning program. You'll guide the delivery of complex planning projects, policy development and planning scheme amendments, while providing expert advice to senior leaders, Councillors and key stakeholders.

This role requires strong planning expertise, leadership capability, stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead complex projects that deliver community outcomes.

 What you’ll deliver                          

• Leadership and development of a high-performing Strategic Planning team
• Delivery of complex planning projects, policies and planning scheme amendments
• Expert advice on planning maters to Council, Executive Leadership and stakeholders
• Effective engagement with government agencies, community groups and industry stakeholders
• Robust project governance, planning and prioritisation and delivery to support organisational objectives

Your skills and experience

• Extensive experience in strategic planning, policy development and planning scheme processes
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading and developing professional teams
• Proven experience managing cross-organisational and multi-disciplinary projects, including complex and high-profile initiatives
• Sound knowledge of the Victorian planning framework and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience managing team work programs, priorities and budgets
• Tertiary qualifications in Urban Planning or a related discipline

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Paul Marsden, manager City Strategy, at ************@kingston.vic.gov.au  

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why Work for Kingston?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.