Coordinator Strategic Planning & Urban Design

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible. The Strategic Planning and Urban Design Manager leads strategic land use, development, infrastructure and urban design outcomes across the municipality, overseeing Planning Scheme amendments and key strategic projects while providing expert advice to Council and stakeholders. The role is responsible for managing the business unit's people, financial and operational resources and supporting organisational objectives through effective leadership, decision-making and service delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of technical professionals, oversee a significant work program, and support individual and team professional and cultural development; Monitor and undertake in-depth analysis of emerging strategic planning and urban design trends, risks and opportunities affecting the municipality, including growth-area planning, and develop strategic responses where established approaches are inadequate; Contribute to (and lead as appropriate) the development of land use, development and infrastructure strategies, policies and guidelines, including Precinct Structure Plans; Lead the preparation of strategic planning and urban design projects, including the assessment and advancement of proponent led amendments; Develop and foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, adjoining Councils and other stakeholders regarding strategic land use planning, development and infrastructure issues

Requirements

Skills in managing and mentoring staff in positions that require tertiary education, including conducting performance reviews; Highly developed time management skills, including setting priorities and planning work within timelines; Ability to identify stakeholder/customer needs and expectations and respond accordingly; Highly developed ability to persuade, influence and negotiate with Councillors, executives, government agencies, tribunals, developers, consultants, community representatives and other stakeholders; Ability to gain co-operation with Council staff, government agencies, consultants, property developers, community groups and the general public from diverse backgrounds and cultures; Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including preparing written reports and correspondence; Tertiary qualifications in urban and regional planning or related fields

Benefits

Competitive salary package; Superannuation; Professional development opportunities; Supportive work environment