Willoughby City Council

Safe City Manager

Safe City Manager

• Lead a tight knit team to enhance the conservation of Willoughby City Council
• Make a difference in working your passion and enjoy working in the outdoors
• Salary from $163,755.71 to $176,535.22 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation (Pay Grade L)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Safe City Manager to join our team at Willoughby City Council!

About us

When you join Willoughby City Council you join a close-knit team with a big impact. We are dynamic, diverse and future-focused. We value team players who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. We serve the community and make it our job to make people’s lives better. It’s all in a day’s work.

You’ll have the freedom to grow in your career alongside likeminded people who will support you every step of the way. You’ll be part of our transformation as a Council and shape the future for the residents of Willoughby. And you’ll do it all from a thriving hub in Sydney, in the culturally-rich area we are so proud to call home.

About you

You’re an industry gun.  But as much as you take pride in your work, you also take a lot of personal satisfaction in helping others progress in their career.  You value collaboration and efficiency, diversity and dynamism.

As we transform, you will be driving force in our growth.  You will be part of something meaningful and have a purpose in the work you do.  You’re a leader in every sense of the word.  And leaders are what we need at Willoughby City Council.

No two days are the same at Willoughby City Council.  In our Community, Culture & Leisure team, you’ll need a broad set of skills and an eagerness to learn.  As a customer-facing team member, you’ll respect the diversity of our community and be committed to leaving things better than you found them.

Collaboration is how we do things.  We work together and always share our achievements.  The work we do is important.  And as a member of our team, you’ll wear that with pride.

About the role

The primary role of the Safe City Manager is to ensure proper management, development and conservation of the City of Willoughby's natural, built and cultural environment.

You will ensure outstanding quality and best practice in the delivery to Council of advice and support on statutory and procedural matters relating to the enforcement of all provisions of legislation which are the responsibility of Willoughby City Council as well as a holistic approach to public health, safety and environmental regulation matters.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as planning, building, environmental health, project management or environmental law
• Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee the management of multi-disciplinary teams in a local government regulatory environment
• High level professional knowledge and skills in areas of regulatory health, environment, planning building and road related matters
• Application of corporate management skills such as the development and co-ordination of corporate goals and objectives and business plans
• Ability to think laterally to identify continuous improvement opportunities with technical problem solving skills
• Clear understanding of the business of local government and the roles of other departments and working knowledge of the legislation relevant to this role.
• Highly developed skills in effective communication and conflict resolution/mediation techniques, and negotiation

How to apply

Apply now to join us at Willoughby City Council where you can add value and be valued for the meaningful work you do.

When you work at Willoughby Council, you will work with a diverse group of like-minded people who have people and the community at the forefront in everything we do. Check out our employee benefits on our careers page to see:

• Where you can look after yourself and your loved ones
• Where you can enhance your wellbeing
• Where you can grow, develop and be part of a team

• https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers 

  Enquiries: Linda Perrine – Community, Culture and Leisure Director – linda.perrine@willoughby.nsw.gov.au

   

  Applications must address all of the essential criteria outlined in the Position Description in the cover letter.

   

  Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

   

  Applications close: Sunday, 24 November 2024, 11:30pm

   

  Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.