MidCoast Council

Executive Manager Sustainable Development

Are you an experienced development assessment professional looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to shape the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

As the Executive Manager Sustainable Development, you will lead a dynamic team of 135 professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of our residents. Reporting to the Director of Liveable Communities, you will be at the forefront of driving sustainable growth and development in our region.

In this role, you will lead a team responsible for several key functions:

• Development Assessment and Building Certification
• Environmental Health and Regulatory Services
• Natural Systems
• Customer Experience
• Development Engineering

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Application Pack for comprehensive details about the position. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing housing delivery and driving sustainable development initiatives across the MidCoast Council area.
• Advocate for policies that support sustainable development and improved housing accessibility.
• Oversee the implementation of the Housing Barriers Report, conducting thorough analysis to pinpoint areas for improvement while developing practical solutions that streamline processes and improve overall housing supply.
• Oversee and provide leadership to foster a culture of excellence in customer experience.
• Oversee conservation efforts and ecosystem management strategies to promote environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation throughout the region.
• Direct the management of environmental health and compliance in the region, ensuring the enforcement of regulations and standards to safeguard public health and environmental integrity.
• Manage the coordination of development application processing, focusing on enhancing team efficiency while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards.
• Serve as Council's advocate in various forums, adeptly representing its interests in meetings and public consultations.
• Provide dynamic leadership to a dedicated workforce of 135 staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in service delivery.
• Contribute as a member of our Senior Leadership Team and the Extended Management Executive (Ex - MANEX) team, setting goals, determining strategies, and building trust with stakeholders.

What you'll bring

We are looking for an experienced development assessment professional who is a passionate leader to complement our existing workforce. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Town Planning or a discipline relevant to the role.
• Extensive industry experience at a senior level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the professional and legislative requirements within the scope of the role is crucial for ensuring compliance and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Proven past performance in developing and managing high-performing teams, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and communication.
• High level analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to positively influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated well developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to develop strong relationships across the organisation and with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong political acumen.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Application Process:

This position does not have a set closing date. Applications will be assessed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Want to know more?

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Paul De Szell, Director Liveable Communities who is the hiring manager for this role. Paul can be reached on (02) 7955 7407.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Loretta Anderson, Senior Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Loretta can be reached on (02) 7955 7316 or at loretta.anderson@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.