Bayside Council

Manager, Development Services

Manager Development Services

• Permanent Full-Time | Leadership Role
• Lead a high-impact team shaping Bayside LGA
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and a leaseback vehicle as part of your package

About Council

At Bayside Council, we are committed to fostering a positive, flexible, and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We take pride in serving our community with transparency, integrity, and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service.

The City Futures Directorate focuses on developing strategies that ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our rapidly growing city.  Being the gateway to Australia with Sydney Airport and Port Botany in our LGA, we are experiencing development of all types and scales, which makes this role particularly interesting and rewarding.

About the Role

Bayside Council is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to drive the delivery of Development Assessment and Advisory Services. As Manager Development Services, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable housing and employment development across the Bayside LGA. You will ensure high-quality planning outcomes that align with the NSW Minister for Planning’s Statement of Expectations, legislative requirements, and Council policies.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team to oversee development applications, regulatory processes, and strategic planning initiatives. You will engage with key stakeholders, including the community, developers, and government bodies, to promote collaboration and transparency in Bayside’s planning and development processes.

Primary purpose of the role is to:

• Provide strategic leadership in the assessment and advisory functions of development services
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in development application processing
• Manage Council’s engagement with Local and Regional Planning Panels and the Land and Environment Court
• Oversee the operation of Council’s Design Review and Design Excellence Panels
• Regulate public domain work activities and external public domain asset construction
• Act as Council’s key representative in engaging with stakeholders on major and contentious development matters
• Drive a high-performance culture through process improvement and staff development

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Tertiary qualifications and equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Proven leadership skills in managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects
• Extensive experience in development assessment, planning regulations, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong financial acumen in managing budgets and resources effectively
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to navigate high-profile development matters

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;

• 3 extra days off between Christmas and New Year each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 10 days Managers Leave
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use Google Chrome or MS Edge when submitting your application. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at support.erecruit@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Monday 3 March, 2025

Salary range: $185,846.72 to $209,172.13 plus 11.5% superannuation

Enquiries: Peter Barber – Director City Futures on 0422 003 488 or at peter.barber@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.