Manager Planning & Environment

Lead the future of regional Queensland through strategic planning, environmental leadership and community.

Your new company 
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Manager Planning & Environment to join a progressive regional Council in North West Queensland. Reporting to the Director Infrastructure & Environment, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across planning, development assessment, environmental health, local laws, regulatory compliance and waste management services.This is a key leadership position where you will play an integral role in shaping sustainable growth, ensuring legislative compliance and delivering high-quality services that support the community and Council's long-term vision.
Your new role 
As Manager Planning & Environment, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee a broad portfolio of regulatory and environmental functions. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership, strategic direction and operational management of the Planning & Environment team
• Managing planning, development assessment, building and plumbing administration activities
• Overseeing environmental health, local laws, animal management, regulatory compliance and waste services
• Leading budget management, workforce planning and service delivery outcomes
• Building strong relationships with community stakeholders, government agencies and industry groups
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and Council policies
• Coordinating local disaster management activities and supporting Council's emergency management obligations
• Preparing high-level reports, briefings and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Planning, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Law, Public Administration or a related discipline
• Significant experience within local government planning, environmental or regulatory services
• Strong understanding of planning, development assessment, environmental health, local laws and compliance frameworks
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, contractors, budgets and service delivery
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills
• Sound analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• A current unrestricted C Class Driver's Licence.

What you'll get in return 

• Senior leadership opportunity within a respected regional Council
• Diverse and challenging portfolio with strategic influence
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on community outcomes
• Supportive executive leadership team
• Attractive regional lifestyle offering excellent work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration package and benefits.

What you need to do now 
If you're an experienced local government leader seeking your next challenge, we want to hear from you.Click'Apply Now' to submit your application or contact Candice Clark at Hays Recruitment for a confidential discussion.E: Candice.Clark@hays.com.au
P: 07 4049 2972


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